改变 (gǎi biàn) — to change, to alter, to transform
Definition
改变 means a real, noticeable change — in situation, appearance, or plan. It's broader and more result-focused than 改 (which leans toward correcting/editing text).
verb
to changeto alterto transform
Examples
- 改变，。Tā gǎi biàn le fà xíng, kàn qǐ lái bù yí yàng le.He changed his hairstyle; he looks different.
- 改变。Zhè ge chéng shì zhè xiē nián gǎi biàn le hěn duō.This city has changed a lot over the years.
- 改变。Wǒ xiǎng gǎi biàn yí xià gōng zuò jì huà.I want to change the work plan a bit.
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