切换 (qiē huàn) — to switch (between modes, systems, or data streams)

Definition

切换 emphasizes a quick switch between modes, channels, or data streams. 转换 is broader — any change of state or form — while 切换 implies an ongoing, often reversible toggle.

verb
to switch (between modes, systems, or data streams)

Examples

  • 切换
    Qǐng qiē huàn dào yè jiān mó shì.
    Please switch to night mode.
  • 切换
    Tā xí guàn zài jǐ tái shè bèi zhī jiān qiē huàn.
    He is used to switching between several devices.
  • 切换
    Zhè ge chéng xù kě yǐ zì dòng qiē huàn yǔ yán.
    This program can automatically switch languages.

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