Chinese Conversation · Level 49
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Chinese word
转换
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhuǎn huàn
Meaning
- verbchange
Example
我们需要转换思路。wǒ men xū yào zhuǎn huàn sī lù
We need to change our way of thinking.
More examples
程序可以自动转换文件格式。chéng xù ké yǐ zì dòng zhuǎn huàn wén jiàn gé shì
The program can automatically convert file formats.
Core concept
Moves an existing thing across a boundary into a different form, state, or system.
Common phrases
转换思路zhuǎn huàn sī lù
change one's way of thinking
转换格式zhuǎn huàn gé shì
convert formats
转换角色zhuǎn huàn jué sè
switch roles
Similar words
改变gǎi biàn: Alters a thing's state or nature so that it becomes different.
修改xiū gǎi: Revises the content or details of a text, plan, or program to improve or update it.
换huàn: Replaces one thing or method with another.
切换qiē huàn: Switches an option, screen, or device from one state or setting to another.
Definition in Chinese
把事物、方法、观念或数据从一种状态、形式或类型改为另一种状态、形式或类型的动作或过程。bǎ shì wù fāng fǎ guān niàn huò shù jù cóng yì zhǒng zhuàng tài xíng shì huò lèi xíng gǎi wéi lìng yì zhǒng zhuàng tài xíng shì huò lèi xíng de dòng zuò huò guò chéng
Word origin
转换 (zhuǎnhuàn, "change") combines 转 (zhuǎn, "turn") and 换 (huàn, "replace"), joining the ideas of turning and exchanging to express movement from one form or state to another.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, the verb is especially useful for shifts in methods, viewpoints, plans, and digital formats, so it extends well beyond physical objects.