改
gǎi
Meaning
- to change
- to correct
Definition
改变，更改；修改；改正。
to change, to alter, to modify, to correct.
Usage
表示对原有状态、内容或行为进行调整或修正。常用作动词，后可接名词或动词短语。
Indicates adjusting or correcting the original state, content, or behavior. Commonly used as a verb, followed by a noun or verb phrase.
Examples
- 1 这个计划需要改一下。 (This plan needs to be changed a bit.)
- 2 他改掉了抽烟的习惯。 (He broke the habit of smoking.)
- 3 请把错误的地方改过来。 (Please correct the mistakes.)
- 4 我们要改天再聊。 (We'll talk another day.)
- 5 这篇文章改了很多次。 (This article has been revised many times.)
- 6 他的态度改了不少。 (His attitude has changed a lot.)
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