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改进

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

Definitions

  1. 1. to improve; to make better
  2. 2. improvement

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Word relationships

Synonyms

3 items
改善
gǎi shàn

to make better; to improve

两者都表示使变得更好，但“改善”更常用于生活、条件等抽象事物。
完善
wán shàn

(of systems, facilities etc) comprehensive

指使事物变得完备美好，更强调达到完美状态。
优化
yōu huà

to optimize

常用于技术、系统、方案等，强调通过调整达到最佳状态。

Usage notes

Common mistakes

注意：“改进”后可接名词作宾语，如“改进方法”，但不能说“改进条件”，此处应用“改善”。

Example Sentences

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我们正在 改进 产品的设计。
We are improving the product's design.

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Child Words of 改进

改
gǎi

to change

进
jìn

to go forward