演变 (yǎn biàn) — to evolve; to develop gradually
Definition
演变 (yǎn biàn) means gradual, often slow change over time — of societies, language, customs, ideas. 演化 is closer to biological evolution; 发育 is physical growth; 推移 is time passing or a situation shifting.
verb
to evolveto develop gradually
Examples
- 演变。Shè huì jié gòu zài bú duàn yǎn biàn.The social structure is constantly evolving.
- 演变。Yǔ yán suí zhe shí dài màn màn yǎn biàn.Language slowly evolves with the times.
- 演变。Zhè ge xí sú jīng guò jǐ bǎi nián yǎn biàn chéng le xiàn zài de yàng zi.This custom evolved into its present form over several centuries.
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