Gai Bian 改变- Daily Mandarin Lesson

Meaning

    to change; to alter; to transform

Pronunciation

    Tone marks: ► gǎi biàn
    Tone numbers: gai3 bian4

Chinese Characters

    Traditional: 改變
    Simplified: 改变

    First Character: 改 (gǎi) – to change; to alter; to transform; to correct
    Second Character: 變 (biàn) – to change; to become different; to transform; to vary; rebellion

Examples of Gǎi Biàn
 
    ► Tā línshí gǎibiàn tā de xíngchéng.
    trad - 他臨時改變他的行程｡
    simp - 他临时改变他的行程｡
    He temporarily changed his travel plans.

    ► Méiyǒurén néng gǎibiàn tā de juédìng.
    trad - 沒有人能改變她的決定｡
    simp - 没有人能改变她的决定｡
    Nobody can change her decision.