Chinese word

更新

Pronunciation

Pinyingēng xīn

Meaning

  • verbupdate

Example

我需要更新软件。wǒ xū yào gēng xīn ruǎn jiàn

I need to update the software.

Illustration for 更新 (update)

More examples

为了适应新岗位，他不断更新知识。wèi le shì yìng xīn gǎng wèi tā bú duàn gēng xīn zhī shí

To adapt to his new job, he constantly updates his knowledge.

Core concept

Adds or replaces material so an existing thing matches the latest version.

Common phrases

  • 更新知识gēng xīn zhī shí

    update knowledge

  • 更新数据gēng xīn shù jù

    update data

  • 更新观念gēng xīn guān niàn

    update one's ideas

Similar words

修改xiū gǎi: Edit or alter the content of a document or data to correct it or make a change.
更改gēng gǎi: Change established content or settings to a different form.
刷新shuā xīn: Refresh a screen or data display so it shows the latest information.
升级shēng jí: Upgrade a product or software to a newer version with improved functions.

Definition in Chinese

对信息、程序、记录等加入新的内容或做出修正，以使其符合最新状况或发布新版本。duì xìn xī chéng xù jì lù děng jiā rù xīn de nèi róng huò zuò chū xiū zhèng yǐ shǐ qí fú hé zuì xīn zhuàng kuàng huò fā bù xīn bán běn

Word origin

更 (gēng, "change") + 新 (xīn, "new") forms the idea of changing something into a newer state.

Usage tips

  • In casual conversation, the object can be left unstated when the context clearly identifies what needs attention.

Other meanings

  • renewalnoun
  • refreshverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 更新速度gēng xīn sù dùupdate speednoun
  • 更新记录gēng xīn jì lùupdate recordnoun

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