改天 gǎitiān another day
another day; some other time; to find another day (for appointment etc); to take a rain check
How to remember 改天: 改 alter + 天 day = another day.
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How it is used
- 'Some other day / another time' - 改天再聊 (gǎitiān zài liáo) let's talk another time; 改天请你吃饭 I'll treat you some other day.
- A polite way to postpone or make a vague future plan (sometimes a soft brush-off, like 'rain check'). Sits before the verb.
- 改 (change) + 天 (day): switch to another day. Casual and friendly.