变形 biànxíng to become deformed
to become deformed; to change shape; to morph
How to remember 变形: 变 change + 形 form = to become deformed.
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How it is used
- 'To deform / change shape / become distorted' - 高温使塑料变形 (heat warps the plastic), 变形金刚 (Biànxíng Jīngāng) Transformers.
- About a physical change of shape, usually unintended distortion; the 变形金刚 (Transformers) reference is culturally ubiquitous.