Chinese

gǎishàn
Meaning: to improve; to ameliorate
Part of Speech: Verb

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改
善

Example sentences

This medicine can improve blood circulation.
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.
政府採取了一系列措施來改善當地的交通狀況。
政府采取了一系列措施来改善当地的交通状况。
The government has taken a series of measures to improve the local traffic conditions.
他致力於改善貧困地區的教育。
他致力于改善贫困地区的教育。
He devoted himself to improving education in poverty-stricken areas.
本國政府致力於改善人民的生活水準。
本国政府致力于改善人民的生活水准。
The government of this country is committed to improving the standard of living of the people.
為了改善體質,他每天都去跑步。
为了改善体质,他每天都去跑步。
In order to improve his constitution, he goes running every day.
學校食堂的伙食最近改善了不少。
学校食堂的伙食最近改善了不少。
The food in the school cafeteria has improved a lot recently.
透過這項計劃,我們希望改善當地的環境。
透过这项计划,我们希望改善当地的环境。
Through this project, we hope to improve the local environment.
兩國政府都在努力改善與鄰國的關係。
两国政府都在努力改善与邻国的关系。
Both governments are working hard to improve relations with neighboring countries.
近年來,這座城市的環境有了很大的改善。
近年来,这座城市的环境有了很大的改善。
In recent years, the environment of this city has improved significantly.

Usage Notes

To make something better or correct a bad situation.

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