Writing
切换 (qiē huàn) — how to say "to switch" in Chinese
切换
To switch
verb
Character composition
切
to cut
换
to change
Radicals / Keys
手
Hand
#64 · shǒu · 4 strokes
刀
Knife
#18 · dāo · 2 strokes
Collocations
快速切换
kuài sù qiē huàn
to switch quickly
切换模式
qiē huàn mó shì
to switch modes
Examples
我需要切换我的工作模式。
I need to switch my work mode.
切换频道。
Switch the channel.
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Frequently asked questions
How to say switch in Chinese?
"to switch" in Chinese is 切换 (qiē huàn).
What does 切换 mean in English?
切换 (qiē huàn) means "To switch".
How is 切换 pronounced?
It is pronounced qiē huàn (written as qie huan, qiehuan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to switch" in Chinese characters?
It is written 切换: 切 has 4 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 切换?
切换 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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