变变
Basic Meaning
v
The most common and general meaning for 'change'. It can be used for both positive and negative changes in state, appearance, or nature.
to change; to become different; to alter.
和原来不同；变化；改变。
Sentences:
- 几年不见，他的样子完全变了。After not seeing him for several years, his appearance has completely changed.
- 天气突然变化，我们要改计划了。The weather changed suddenly, so we need to alter our plans.
v
Often followed by 成 or other resultative complements to indicate a final state after a change.
to turn into; to become (something else).
变成。
Sentences:
- 水加热就会变成水蒸气。Water turns into steam when heated.
- 秋天来了，树叶慢慢变成了黄色。Autumn has come, and the leaves are slowly turning yellow.
v
This is the causative usage of the verb, meaning 'to cause a change'. For example, 变废为宝 means 'to turn waste into treasure'.
to change (something); to transform (something); to make (something) change.
使改变。
Words:
变废为宝变本加厉变压器
Sentences:
- 这个设计师把旧仓库变成了一个艺术工作室。This designer transformed an old warehouse into an art studio.
- 新的管理团队想要彻底改变公司的文化。The new management team wants to completely change the company culture.
adj
As an adjective, often used in scientific or formal contexts (e.g., 变量 - variable), or to describe a state of being altered (e.g., 变态 - abnormal).
variable; changeable; changed.
可以变化或已变化的。
Words:
变量变态变数变种
Sentences:
- 在这个实验中，温度是一个重要变量。In this experiment, temperature is an important variable.
v
Specifically refers to converting assets or property into cash, often implying a forced or urgent sale.
to sell off; to convert into money.
卖出换取。
Words:
变卖变产
Sentences:
- 为了筹集资金，他不得不变卖了一些祖传的家具。To raise funds, he had to sell off some heirloom furniture.
v
This usage is formal and often found in idioms like 通权达变. It refers to adapting methods flexibly according to circumstances.
to be flexible; to adapt.
变通。
Words:
通权达变
Sentences:
- 做生意要学会变通，不能太死板。In business, you have to learn to be flexible and not too rigid.
v
Usually refers to significant political or social changes (e.g., 政变 - coup d'état, 事变 - incident). The word is formal and carries a serious connotation.
sudden change (with major impact); incident; upheaval.
突然发生的具有重大影响的变化。
Words:
变乱事变政变兵变变法
Sentences:
- 那次政变彻底改变了国家的命运。That coup d'état completely changed the fate of the country.
v
Used specifically for performing stage magic or illusions. Often used in the phrases 变魔术 or 变戏法.
to perform magic; to do a magic trick.
变戏法；变魔术。
Words:
变魔术变戏法
Sentences:
- 魔术师从帽子里变出了一只鸽子。The magician pulled a dove out of his hat (performed magic).
- 他正在为孩子们变魔术。He is performing magic for the children.
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