更改 (gēng gǎi) — to alter, to change (formal)

Definition

更改 is a formal verb for 'to alter / change,' used on rules, systems, or records. More official and less flexible than 改变; 改动 is the noun form of the same idea.

verb
to alterto change (formal)

Examples

  • 更改
    Wǒ xū yào duì zhè fèn hé tong jìn xíng gēng gǎi.
    I need to make changes to this contract.
  • 更改
    Xì tǒng shè zhì yǐ jīng gēng gǎi guò le.
    The system settings have already been changed.
  • 更改
    Qǐng gēng gǎi nǐ de mì mǎ, què bǎo ān quán.
    Please change your password to ensure security.

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