Chinese

huà
Meaning: to change; to transform; to melt; -ize
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun, Suffix

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Example sentences

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.
全球暖化是一個嚴重的問題。
Global warming is a serious problem.
隨着全球暖化,氣候問題日益嚴重。
With global warming, climate issues are becoming increasingly serious.
隨着城市化進程的加快,當地的房地產市場非常火爆。
With the acceleration of urbanization, the local real estate market is very hot.
這位歌手成名後,依然保持著平民化的生活方式。
After becoming famous, this singer still maintains a commoner's lifestyle.

Usage Notes

Used both as a standalone verb for change/melting and as a suffix to denote transformation into a state (similar to '-ize' in English).

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