Chinese
gǎibiān
Meaning: to adapt; to rearrange; to reorganize
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

改編
改
編
改编
改
编

Example sentences

This movie is adapted from a popular novel.
這部電影是根據著名的文學原著改編的。
这部电影是根据著名的文学原著改编的。
This movie is adapted from a famous literary original work.
這部電影改編自一部原創小說。
这部电影改编自一部原创小说。
This movie is adapted from an original novel.

Usage Notes

Used for adapting a story into another form (e.g., book to movie) or rearranging music/text.

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