Hanzi

改

to change/to alter/to transform/to correct

Hanzi

Grade

Grade 2

Pinyin

gǎi

Bopomofo

ㄍㄞˇ

Jyutping

goi2

Example sentences

改 gǎi
她決定改掉這個壞習慣。
她决定改掉这个坏习惯。

She decided to break this bad habit.

一旦 yīdàn
一旦下雨，活動就改到室內舉行。
一旦下雨，活动就改到室内举行。

If it rains, the event will be moved indoors.

改變 / 改变 gǎibiàn
網路改變了我們的生活。
网路改变了我们的生活。

The internet changed our lives.

教育 jiàoyù
教育是改變命運的關鍵。
教育是改变命运的关键。

Education is the key to changing destiny.

修改 xiūgǎi
請把這篇文章修改一下。
请把这篇文章修改一下。

Please modify this article a bit.

稿 gǎo
編輯正在修改我的稿。
编辑正在修改我的稿。

The editor is revising my draft.

改名 gǎimíng
他因為算命的建議，決定改名。
他因为算命的建议，决定改名。

He decided to change his name because of the fortuneteller's suggestion.

改善 gǎishàn
這種藥可以改善血液循環。
这种药可以改善血液循环。

This medicine can improve blood circulation.

逐步 zhúbù
我們需要逐步改善這個計畫。
我们需要逐步改善这个计划。

We need to improve this plan step by step.

改天 gǎitiān
今天我很忙，我們改天再聚吧。
今天我很忙，我们改天再聚吧。

I'm very busy today, let's get together some other day.

Example Vocabulary

改

gai3

to change; to correct; to alter

改為

改變

gai3'bian4

to change; to alter

修改

xiu1'gai3

to modify; to revise; to amend

改名

gai3'ming2

to change one's name

改善

gai3'shan4

to improve; to ameliorate

改天

gai3'tian1

another day; some other time

改成

修改稿

再改

Sottaku

About Sottaku

Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.

Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.

Free Sign Up

Free Forever

Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.

Smart SRS System

Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.

Comprehensive Content

From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.

Community Chat

Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.