HSK 4
改变
改變
Meaning
- to change
- to alter
- to transform
- Traditional
- 改變
- Pinyin
- gǎi biàn
Character reference
Components and radical classification
改
gǎito alter, to change, to improve, to remodel
Primary radical攵 · rap
变
biànto change, to transform, to alter; rebel
Primary radical又 · again
變
biànto change, to transform, to alter; rebel
Primary radical言 · speech
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
Stroke order and writing practice
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Stroke data from Hanzi Writer and Make Me a Hanzi. Source details