Chinese
biàn
Meaning: to change; to become
Part of Speech: Verb

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變
变

Example sentences

The development of the situation became unexpected.
隨著科技的發展,生活已經變得更加現代化了。
随著科技的发展,生活已经变得更加现代化了。
With the development of technology, life has become more modernized.
秋天到了,樹葉都變黃了。
秋天到了,树叶都变黄了。
Autumn has arrived, and the leaves have all turned yellow.
事情突然變得複雜,我不知如何是好。
事情突然变得复杂,我不知如何是好。
The situation suddenly became complicated, and I did not know what to do.
他因為缺乏運動而變得肥胖。
他因为缺乏运动而变得肥胖。
He became obese because of a lack of exercise.
春天來了,樹葉都變綠了。
春天来了,树叶都变绿了。
Spring has come, and the leaves have all turned green.
天氣逐漸變暖了。
天气逐渐变暖了。
The weather has gradually become warm.
隨著年齡的增長,他的思想變得越來越成熟。
随著年龄的增长,他的思想变得越来越成熟。
As he gets older, his thinking becomes more and more mature.
秋天到了,樹葉都變紅了。
秋天到了,树叶都变红了。
Autumn has arrived, and the leaves have all turned red.
隨着冬天的到來,天氣漸漸變冷了。
随着冬天的到来,天气渐渐变冷了。
With the arrival of winter, the weather is gradually getting colder.

Usage Notes

Refers to a change in nature, state, or situation. Can be used as a standalone verb or in compounds like '變化'.

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