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变 (biàn) — to change (intransitive); to become (followed by an adjective or result)

Definition

变 (biàn) is the simple verb 'to change / to become', usually followed by an adjective or result (变冷, 变胖). 变成 stresses a full transformation into something else; 变化 focuses on the process of change as a noun.

verb
to change (intransitive)to become (followed by an adjective or result)
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Examples

  • 变。
    Tiān qì biàn lěng le.
    The weather has turned cold.
  • 变。
    Tā biàn pàng le.
    He has become fat.
  • 变。
    Zhè ge chéng shì biàn piào liang le.
    This city has become beautiful.
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