(huàn) — to exchange, to swap; to change (clothes, etc.); to convert (currency)

Definition

换 is the everyday verb for swapping or changing one thing for another. 兑换 is used for currency/vouchers; 替换 is for formally substituting a part or person.

verb
to exchangeto swapto change (clothes, etc.)to convert (currency)

Examples

  • Wǒ měi tiān huí jiā dōu huàn yī fu.
    I change clothes every day when I get home.
  • Wǒ zài yín háng huàn le rén mín bì.
    I exchanged RMB at the bank.
  • Nǐ néng hé wǒ huàn yí xià dì fāng ma?
    Can you swap places with me?

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