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更新 (gēng xīn): to update

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 5verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to update
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 5

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to replace the old with new
  • to renew
  • to renovate
  • to upgrade
  • to update
  • to regenerate

Chinese explanation

  • 把旧的换成新的。常指用新的东西替换过时的东西,比如更新设备、更新资料
  • 也指事物发生变化,变得更好或更现代,比如观念更新、系统更新。

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Character breakdown

HSK 3

more

HSK 1

new

Example sentences

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This mobile app updates every week, fixing some minor issues and adding new features.

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The company decided to update the office computers because the old equipment runs too slowly.

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To prepare for the exam, I update my study plan every day, putting the most difficult content in the morning.

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The library recently updated its collection with a batch of new books, many of which are about Chinese history.

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The doctor suggested he regularly update his medical examination records, so that his health condition can be better tracked.

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