Writing
转变 (zhuǎnbiàn) — how to say "to change" in Chinese
转变
To change, to transform
verb
Character composition
转
to turn, to change
变
to change
Radicals / Keys
又
Again
#29 · yòu · 2 strokes
車
Cart
#159 · chē · 7 strokes
Collocations
转变方向
zhuǎnbiàn fāngxiàng
change direction
转变态度
zhuǎnbiàn tàidù
change attitude
思想转变
sīxiǎng zhuǎnbiàn
change in thinking
Examples
经过这次旅行，他对生活的态度发生了很大的转变。
After this trip, his attitude towards life changed greatly.
思想转变。
Change of thought.
Frequently asked questions
How to say change in Chinese?
"to change" in Chinese is 转变 (zhuǎnbiàn).
What does 转变 mean in English?
转变 (zhuǎnbiàn) means "To change, to transform".
How is 转变 pronounced?
It is pronounced zhuǎnbiàn (written as zhuanbian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to change" in Chinese characters?
It is written 转变: 转 has 8 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 转变?
转变 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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