变 (biàn) - to change & to transform

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biàn ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 又

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变 · biàn

to change;

to transform;

to become different;

alteration;

mutation

to changeto transformto become different

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 变化— change; variation
  • 改变— to change; to alter
  • 转变— to transform; to convert

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The weather suddenly changed (天气变了).
  • He became a teacher (他变成了老师).
  • This place has changed dramatically (这个地方变化很大).
  • We need to adapt to changing circumstances (我们需要适应变化的环境).

Collocations

  • change(变化)
  • transform(转变)
  • become(变成)
  • mutation(突变)
  • variable(变量)
  • reform(变革)

Idioms

  • The myriad things are ever-changing(变幻莫测)
  • Change according to circumstances(随机应变)
  • Change from bad to good(变废为宝)
  • Change beyond recognition(面目全非)
  • Change with each passing day(日新月异)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese philosophy, change (变) is a fundamental concept in the I Ching (Book of Changes), representing the constant flux of the universe.
  • The character embodies the concept of transformation and adaptability, highly valued in Chinese strategic thinking.
  • Historically used in political contexts to refer to reforms and revolutions.

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