改变

gǎi biàn

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Verb Very common

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Definitions

1. to change
2. to alter
3. to transform

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item

• 保持 bǎo chí 保持 bǎo chí to keep 维持原状不改变: to keep

Related words

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• 变化 biàn huà 变化 biàn huà (intransitive) to change; to vary 强调过程或结果的不同: (intransitive) to change; to vary

Synonyms

2 items

• 改动 gǎi dòng 改动 gǎi dòng to alter 指较小的修改: to alter
• 转变 zhuǎn biàn 转变 zhuǎn biàn to change 指性质或方向的改变: to change

Usage notes

Collocations

改变 often pairs with abstract objects like 改变主意, 改变态度, not with concrete items like 衣服.

Common mistakes

Avoid using 改变 with small adjustments; use 改动 for minor changes.

Example Sentences

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他 改变 主意了。

He changed his mind.

我们要努力 改变 目前的局面。

We must work hard to change the current situation.

每个人都想 改变 自己的命运。

Everyone wants to change their own destiny.

这个传统观念很难 改变 。

This traditional notion is hard to change.

他胸怀大志，想 改变 世界。

He cherishes great ambitions and wants to change the world.

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Words Containing 改变

• 改变形像 改变形像 gǎi biàn xíng xiàng: transfiguration

Child Words of 改变

• 改 改 gǎi: to change
• 变 变 biàn: to change