Writing
改变 (gǎibiàn) — how to say "to change" in Chinese
改变
To change
verb
Character composition
改
to change
变
to change
Radicals / Keys
又
Again
#29 · yòu · 2 strokes
攴
Rap, tap
#66 · pū · 4 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
改变主意
gǎibiàn zhǔyi
change one's mind
改变习惯
gǎibiàn xíguàn
change a habit
改变生活
gǎibiàn shēnghuó
change life
Examples
由于天气原因，我们不得不临时改变旅行的出发时间。
Due to the weather, we had to change the departure time for the trip at short notice.
改变计划。
Change the plan.
Frequently asked questions
Change to English in Chinese
"to change" in Chinese is 改变 (gǎibiàn).
What does 改变 mean in English?
改变 (gǎibiàn) means "To change".
How is 改变 pronounced?
It is pronounced gǎibiàn (written as gaibian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to change" in Chinese characters?
It is written 改变: 改 has 7 strokes, 变 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 改变?
改变 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.
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