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改
gǎi
Description
"改"的意思是把东西变得不一样，让它更好或者更对。
"改" means to make something different, to improve it or make it more correct.
我们常说改作业、改名字或者改习惯。
We often say 改作业 (correct homework), 改名字 (change name), or 改习惯 (change habits).
Meanings
改gǎi
to change; to alter
我想改一下我的计划。
I want to change my plan.
改gǎi
to correct; to mark (work)
老师在改我们的作业。
The teacher is correcting our homework.
改gǎi
to reform; to give up (a bad habit)
他终于改了坏习惯。
He finally changed his bad habit.
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Notes
- Nuance
改 often implies making something better or more correct, not just any change (变).
- Etymology
combines 己 with 攴 (to tap/act), suggesting acting to make something new.
In videos
“我可以改，我都可以改回来的，悦悦。”
“所以除了机身本身的大改以外”
“也欢迎告诉我们会不停的去改”
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