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改变 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say gǎibiàn slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
“改变”用于描述事物或情况的变动。例如，你可以用它来表达天气的变化或者学习方法的调整。
gǎibiàn yòng wù miáo miào shì wù huò kuàng qíng kuàng de biàn dòng. rú kě nǐ kě yòng tā lái biao dá tiān qì de biàn huà huò qiě xué xí fāng fǎ de ji凋整。
"改变" is used to describe changes in things or situations. For example, you can use it to describe weather changes or adjustments in study methods.
Context note
“改变”常用于日常生活中的各种情境，比如天气预报、生活习惯的调整等。
gǎibiàn cháng yòng wéiyú rìjī shēnghuó zhōng de zhèngzhǒng qíngjìng, bǐrú tiānqì bào yù、huáshēng guīlǜ de tiáozhěng děng。
"改变" is commonly used in various situations in daily life, such as weather forecasts and adjusting living habits.
5 examples
天气改变了，我们决定去游泳。
tiān qì gǎi biàn le， wǒ men jué dìng qù yóu yǒng。
The weather changed, so we decided to go swimming.
他改变了主意，不再去旅行了。
tā gǎi biàn le zhǔ yì， bú zài qù lǚ xíng le。
He changed his mind and won't be going on a trip anymore.
学习方法改变后，成绩提高了。
xué xí fāng fǎ gǎi biàn hòu， chéng jì tí gāo le。
After changing the study methods, grades improved.
妈妈改变了饮食习惯，变得更健康了。
mā ma gǎi biàn le yǐn shí xí guàn， biàn de gèng jiàn kāng le。
Mom changed her eating habits and became healthier.
这个季节气候会改变，记得带雨伞。
zhè ge jì jié qì hòu huì gǎi biàn， jì de dài yǔ sǎn。
The climate changes with the season, remember to bring an umbrella.
5 mini stories
小明决定改变学习方法，成绩提高了。他现在每天早上背单词。
xiǎo míng jué dìng gǎi biàn xué xí fāng fǎ， chéng jì tí gāo le。 tā xiàn zài měi tiān zǎo shàng bèi dān cí。
Xiaoming decided to change his study methods and improved his grades. Now he recites words every morning.
妈妈发现天气变化很大，于是改变了计划。她带我们去公园散步。
mā ma fā xiàn tiān qì biàn huà hěn dà， yú shì gǎi biàn le jì huà。 tā dài wǒ men qù gōng yuán sàn bù。
Mom noticed that the weather had changed a lot, so she changed her plans and took us for a walk in the park.
小红决定改变生活习惯，开始早睡早起。现在她的身体更好了。
xiǎo hóng jué dìng gǎi biàn shēng huó xí guàn， kāi shǐ zǎo shuì zǎo qǐ。 xiàn zài tā de shēn tǐ gèng hǎo le。
Xiaohong decided to change her living habits and started going to bed early and waking up early. Now she feels much better.
爸爸改变了工作方式，工作效率提高了。他现在每天早上开始工作。
bà ba gǎi biàn le gōng zuò fāng shì， gōng zuò xiào lǜ tí gāo le。 tā xiàn zài měi tiān zǎo shàng kāi shǐ gōng zuò。
Dad changed his work methods and improved his efficiency. He now starts working every morning.
姐姐发现学习环境改变后，成绩更好了。她现在在图书馆学习。
jiě jie fā xiàn xué xí huán jìng gǎi biàn hòu， chéng jì gèng hǎo le。 tā xiàn zài zài tú shū guǎn xué xí。
The sister found that her grades improved after changing the study environment. She now studies in the library.