变成

biàn chéng
HSK 2Verb (动)

Basic Meaning

v
Describes a process or result of transformation. Often follows adverbs like 逐渐 (gradually) or 彻底 (completely).
to change into; to become (indicating a transition from a previous state to a current one).
从以前的状态或情况转化为现在的状态或情况。
Words:
逐渐变成彻底变成
Synonyms:
形成变作化为转化化作
Antonyms:
维持原状
Sentences:
  1. (jīng)(guò)()(nián)()()()(cóng)(xīn)(shǒu)(zhú)(jiàn)(biàn)(chéng)(le)(zhuān)(jiā)
    After a year of hard work, he gradually changed from a novice into an expert.
  2. (zhè)(ge)()(huá)(chè)()(biàn)(chéng)(le)(xiàn)(shí)
    This plan has completely become a reality.
v
Focuses on the emergence of a new substantial form or inherent quality.
to turn into; to transform into (implying the acquisition of a new essence or characteristic).
呈现某种新的实质或性质而成为。
Words:
变成实体变成特质
Synonyms:
化为转化
Sentences:
  1. (shuǐ)(zài)(líng)()(huì)(biàn)(chéng)(bīng)
    Water turns into ice at zero degrees.
  2. ()(ge)(chuán)(shuō)()(de)(shēng)()(zuì)(hòu)(biàn)(chéng)(le)()(ge)(měi)()(de)()()
    The creature from the legend eventually transformed into a beautiful lake.

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