改天

gǎi tiān

HSK 3.0 Level 5 Adverb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. another day
2. some other time
3. to find another day (for appointment etc)
4. to take a rain check

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 下次 xià cì 下次 xià cì next time Meaning 'next time', a more direct way to postpone.: next time

Synonyms

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• 改日 gǎi rì 改日 gǎi rì another day Both mean 'another day', interchangeable in most contexts.: another day

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with 再 (gǎitiān zài + verb), e.g., 改天再见.

Common mistakes

Often used when declining an invitation politely; literally means 'change day', but the implication is that you'll find another day. Do not use for scheduling a specific future date.

Example Sentences

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改天 再见吧！

See you another day!

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Child Words of 改天

• 天 天 tiān: day
• 改 改 gǎi: to change