Chinese word

更换

Pronunciation

Pinyingēng huàn

Meaning

  • verbreplace

Example

他们不能及时更换损坏的零件。tā men bù néng jí shí gēng huàn sǔn huài de líng jiàn

They couldn't replace the damaged parts in time.

Illustration for 更换 (replace)

More examples

请尽快更换密码以保护账户安全。qǐng jǐn kuài gēng huàn mì mǎ yǐ bǎo hù zhàng hù ān quán

Please change your password as soon as possible to keep your account secure.

Core concept

A current item leaves its place so a different item can take over its role, restoring use or changing the setup.

Common phrases

  • 更换零件gēng huàn líng jiàn

    replace parts

  • 更换电池gēng huàn diàn chí

    replace the battery

  • 更换密码gēng huàn mì mǎ

    change a password

Similar words

换huàn: Makes one thing take the place of another.
替换tì huàn: Puts a new part or item in place of one that is damaged or unusable.
交换jiāo huàn: Gives each of two things the other's place or ownership.
代替dài tì: Allows another person or thing to carry out a role or function instead.

Definition in Chinese

把旧的、损坏或不合适的物品拆下或取出，用新的代替，使其恢复功能或改变状态的动作或过程。bǎ jiù de sǔn huài huò bù hé shì de wù pǐn chāi xià huò qǔ chū yòng xīn de dài tì shǐ qí huī fù gōng néng huò gǎi biàn zhuàng tài de dòng zuò huò guò chéng

Word origin

更换 (gēnghuàn, "replace") combines 更 (gēng, "change or renew") with 换 (huàn, "change or exchange"), so the compound names changing one item for another.

Usage tips

  • This verb commonly takes the item being changed as its object, while the person or service doing the work can remain unstated.

Other meanings

  • exchangeverb
  • switchverb

Opposites

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