修改 (xiū gǎi) — to modify, to revise, to amend
Definition
修改 is a general-purpose 'revise / amend' used for drafts, designs, and policies. 改正 is for fixing errors specifically; 修订 is more formal, used for published texts and plans.
verb
to modifyto reviseto amend
Examples
- 修改。Qǐng xiū gǎi yí xià zhè ge wén jiàn.Please revise this document.
- 修改。Tā xiū gǎi le yuán lái de shè jì.He modified the original design.
- 修改。Wǒ men xū yào xiū gǎi cuò wù de dì fāng.We need to correct the mistakes.
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