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修改

xiū gǎi
HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. to amend
  2. 2. to alter
  3. 3. to modify

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item
保留
bǎo liú

to keep

When meaning to keep or retain something unchanged

Synonyms

3 items
改变
gǎi biàn

to change

When emphasizing a more general or transformative change
修正
xiū zhèng

to revise

When focusing on correcting errors or making precise adjustments
改动
gǎi dòng

to alter

For slight or partial changes, often to plans or documents

Usage notes

Collocations

修改 most naturally pairs with documents, rules, or plans (修改文件、修改规则、修改计划); it is less typical with physical objects.

Common mistakes

修改 focuses on adjusting or amending, not creating from scratch. Avoid using it when you mean to 'write' or 'compose' (use 写 or 起草).

Example Sentences

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请帮我 修改 这篇作文。
Please help me revise this essay.
这项草案还需要 修改 。
This draft still needs revisions.
請 修改 。
Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 13275153)

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Words Containing 修改

修改稿
xiū gǎi gǎo

revised draft

基因修改
jī yīn xiū gǎi

genetic modification

Child Words of 修改

修
xiū

to decorate

改
gǎi

to change