变换 (biàn huàn) — to change, to transform (form, position, method, etc.); to alternate, to vary, to switch between options

Definition

变换 (biàn huàn) is a transitive verb meaning to deliberately switch or alter form, method, or position — often between options. Closer to 转换 ('convert, switch states'), more active/deliberate than the intransitive 变化 ('change by itself').

verb
to changeto transform (form, position, method, etc.)to alternateto varyto switch between options

Examples

  • 变换
    Tā xǐ huan biàn huàn bù tóng de gōng zuò fāng fǎ.
    He likes to vary the way he works.
  • 变换
    Zhè ge tú àn kě yǐ biàn huàn yán sè hé dà xiǎo.
    This pattern can change in color and size.
  • 变换
    Wǒ men xū yào biàn huàn yí xià jìn gōng cè lüè.
    We need to switch up our attack strategy.

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