改造

gǎi zào

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to transform
2. to reform
3. to remodel

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 转变 zhuǎn biàn 转变 zhuǎn biàn to change 转变 means to change or shift, often used for abstract changes, while 改造 implies more concrete transformation.: to change

Synonyms

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• 改革 gǎi gé 改革 gǎi gé reform 改革 often focuses on reforming systems or policies, while 改造 implies altering the structure or nature of something.: reform

Usage notes

Collocations

Common objects of 改造 include physical spaces (改造厨房), systems (改造社会), and oneself (改造自己), often with a sense of substantial improvement or overhaul.

Common mistakes

改造 (gǎizào) implies actively changing the structure or nature of something. Do not use it for simple changes like changing clothes (换衣服) or altering a plan slightly (改变计划).

Example Sentences

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他们计划 改造 这个旧工厂。

They plan to remodel this old factory.

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Words Containing 改造

• 劳动改造 劳动改造 láo dòng gǎi zào: reeducation through labor
• 基因改造 基因改造 jī yīn gǎi zào: genetic modification (GM)
• 游民改造 游民改造 yóu mín gǎi zào: rehabilitation of displaced persons

Child Words of 改造

• 改 改 gǎi: to change
• 造 造 zào: to make