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改 (gǎi): to change, to alter

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HSK 4verb

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning: to change, to alter
Characters: 1
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 4
Strokes: 7
Radical: 攵
Structure: 左右结构

Full definitions

to change
to alter
to transform
to correct
to change
to alter
to correct
to rectify
to transform
to convert

Chinese explanation

把原来的人或事物换成另外的
改正错误或缺点
修改文章、计划、衣服等，使变得更好或更合适。

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7 strokes

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Example sentences

I want to change my name.

The teacher corrected my homework.

Please change this form.

He changed many bad habits.

This plan needs some changes.

Please correct the mistake.

This room has been converted into a study.

He got rid of his bad habit.

Let's talk another day.

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