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    Expressing 'to transform' with 转变 (zhuǎnbiàn)

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    Structure

    转变 + 为 + New State

    Explanation

    转变 (zhuǎnbiàn) means 'to transform,' 'to change,' or 'to shift' and describes a fundamental change in nature, direction, or character. It emphasizes a deeper transformation compared to 改变 (gǎibiàn), which can describe minor changes. It can function as both a verb and a noun.

    Examples

    • 他的态度发生了很大的转变。

      tā de tàidù fāshēng le hěn dà de zhuǎnbiàn.

      His attitude underwent a big change.

    • 这个城市正在从工业城市转变为旅游城市。

      zhège chéngshì zhèngzài cóng gōngyè chéngshì zhuǎnbiàn wéi lǚyóu chéngshì.

      This city is transforming from an industrial city into a tourist city.

    • 她的思想观念在大学期间发生了转变。

      tā de sīxiǎng guānniàn zài dàxué qījiān fāshēng le zhuǎnbiàn.

      Her way of thinking changed during her university years.

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