Bian Cheng 变成- Daily Mandarin Lesson

Meaning

    to change into; to turn into; to become

Pronunciation

    Tone marks: ► biàn chéng
    Tone numbers: bian4 cheng2

Chinese Characters

    Traditional: 變成
    Simplified: 变成

    First Character: 變 (biàn) – to change; to become different; to transform; to vary; rebellion
    Second Character: 成 (chéng) – finish; complete; accomplish; become; turn into; win; succeed; one tenth

Examples of Biàn Chéng

    ► Chǒu xiǎo yā biànchéng tiāné.
    醜小鴨變成天鵝｡
    丑小鸭变成天鹅｡
    The ugly duckling became a swan.

    ► Tā mèng dào zìjǐ biànchéng dà fù wēng.
    他夢到自己變成大富翁｡
    他梦到自己变成大富翁｡
    He dreamed he became a millionaire.