Writing
更换 (gēng huàn) — how to say "to replace" in Chinese
更换
To replace
verb
Character composition
更
more; to change
换
to exchange
Radicals / Keys
手
Hand
#64 · shǒu · 4 strokes
曰
Say
#73 · yuē · 4 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
更换电池
gēnghuàn diànchí
replace a battery
更换手机
gēnghuàn shǒujī
replace a phone
更换衣服
gēnghuàn yīfu
change clothes
Examples
请更换这个旧零件，它已经坏了。
Please replace this old part, it is already broken.
我需要更换手机。
I need to replace my phone.
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Frequently asked questions
How to say replace in Chinese?
"to replace" in Chinese is 更换 (gēng huàn).
What does 更换 mean in English?
更换 (gēng huàn) means "To replace".
How is 更换 pronounced?
It is pronounced gēng huàn (written as geng huan, genghuan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to replace" in Chinese characters?
It is written 更换: 更 has 7 strokes, 换 has 10 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 更换?
更换 is on the HSK 3.0 level 5 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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