Writing
改编 (gǎi biān) — how to say "to adapt" in Chinese
改编
To adapt; to rearrange
verb
Character composition
改
to change
编
to compile; to edit
Radicals / Keys
糸
Silk
#120 · mì · 6 strokes
攴
Rap, tap
#66 · pū · 4 strokes
Collocations
改编剧本
gǎi biān jù běn
to adapt a script
改编小说
gǎi biān xiǎo shuō
to adapt a novel
Examples
导演把小说改编成了电影。
The director adapted the novel into a film.
这部电影是改编的。
This movie is an adaptation.
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Frequently asked questions
How to say adapt in Chinese?
"to adapt" in Chinese is 改编 (gǎi biān).
Gai bian meaning in Chinese
改编 (gǎi biān) means "To adapt; to rearrange".
How is 改编 pronounced?
It is pronounced gǎi biān (written as gai bian, gaibian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to adapt" in Chinese characters?
It is written 改编: 改 has 7 strokes, 编 has 12 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 改编?
改编 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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