转变 zhuǎnbiàn to change
to change; to transform; shift; transformation
How to remember 转变: 转 to turn + 变 change = to change.
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How it is used
- To transform / shift (fundamentally), and a transformation - 转变态度 (zhuǎnbiàn tàidù) change one's attitude, 观念的转变 a shift in mindset.
- A deeper change of state/direction, often of ideas, attitudes, roles; heavier than everyday 变 (biàn).
- Note reading zhuǎn; pairs with 观念, 态度, 角色, 方式.
Example sentences
- 他转变了话题。 Tā zhuǎnbiàn le huàtí.He changed the topic of conversation.
- 我深信事情会往更好的方向转变。 Wǒ shēnxìn shìqíng huìwǎng gènghǎo de fāngxiàng zhuǎnbiàn.I am convinced that things will change for the better.