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    Referring to 'change' with 改变 (gǎibiàn)

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    Structure

    改变 + Object

    Explanation

    The noun 改变 (gǎibiàn) means 'change' or 'transformation,' referring to the act or result of making something different. It can also function as a verb meaning 'to change.' For example, 改变世界格局 means 'to change the global landscape.'

    Examples

    • 这次经历给我带来了很大的改变。

      Zhè cì jīnglì gěi wǒ dài lái le hěn dà de gǎibiàn.

      This experience brought about a great change in me.

    • 科技的发展改变了人们的生活方式。

      Kējì de fāzhǎn gǎibiàn le rénmen de shēnghuó fāngshì.

      The development of technology has changed people's way of life.

    • 她决定改变自己的饮食习惯。

      Tā juédìng gǎibiàn zìjǐ de yǐnshí xíguàn.

      She decided to change her eating habits.

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