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调换
diàohuàn
Description
"调换"的意思是把两个东西互相换一下，或者换成别的。
"调换" means to swap two things with each other, or to replace with something else.
比如你可以调换座位，也可以调换一件坏了的东西。
For example, you can 调换 seats, or 调换 a broken item.
Meanings
调换diàohuàn
to swap; to exchange one thing for another
我们可以调换一下座位吗？
Can we switch seats?
调换diàohuàn
to replace with a new one
这个手机坏了，我想去调换一个。
This phone is broken; I want to exchange it for another one.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
调 (to shift/adjust) + 换 (to change), literally "shift and change".
- Nuance
调换 stresses swapping positions or replacing; 交换 is more mutual exchange between parties.
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