Chinese word

转变

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhuǎn biàn

Meaning

  • verbchange

Example

他的态度已经转变了。tā de tài dù yǐ jīng zhuǎn biàn le

His attitude has already changed.

Illustration for 转变 (change)

More examples

他已经转变了观念，更愿意接受别人的意见。tā yǐ jīng zhuǎn biàn le guān niàn gèng yuàn yì jiē shòu bié rén de yì jiàn

He has already changed his views and is more willing to accept other people's opinions.

Core concept

A person's inner direction moves from one outlook to another.

Common phrases

  • 转变观念zhuǎn biàn guān niàn

    change one's views

  • 转变立场zhuǎn biàn lì chǎng

    change one's position

Similar words

改变gǎi biàn: Make a person, thing, state, or idea different from before.
变化biàn huà: Undergo a change in state or appearance.
变成biàn chéng: Become a different person, thing, or kind of thing.
变得biàn de: Become a certain way or take on a particular quality.

Definition in Chinese

多用于表示人的态度、想法等由一种取向转为另一种，侧重内部状态或观点的变化。duō yòng yú biǎo shì rén de tài dù xiáng fǎ děng yóu yì zhǒng qǔ xiàng zhuǎn wéi lìng yì zhǒng cè zhòng nèi bù zhuàng tài huò guān diǎn de biàn huà

Word origin

转 (zhuǎn, "turn") + 变 (biàn, "change") combines a change of direction with a change of state, fitting a new attitude or way of thinking.

Usage tips

  • For everyday conversation, this verb most naturally describes an attitude, view, or position, while physical movement usually needs a different verb.

Other meanings

  • transformationnoun

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