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

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Example sentences

事情的發展變得出乎意料。
事情的发展变得出乎意料。
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。
With the development of technology, life has become more modernized.
秋天到了,樹葉都變黃了。
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。
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。
He became obese because of a lack of exercise.

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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