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更改 (gēnggǎi) - use 修改 (xiūgǎi) when emphasizing careful alterations, while 更改 (gēnggǎi) suggests a broader or more general change.
Be cautious not to confuse 修改 with 改变 (gǎibiàn), which means 'to change' in a broader sense. It's often used in formal contexts, such as modifying a document or proposal, but can also apply to informal situations like adjusting plans with friends.
As an HSK 5 word, 修改 connects with other words related to change and improvement, such as 改进 (gǎijìn, to improve) and 修改版 (xiūgǎibǎn, modified version). Focus on its usage in both written and spoken forms to gain fluency.
Learners often misuse 修改 when they mean to say 'change' in a general sense, leading to sentences like '我想修改我的习惯' (I want to modify my habits), which should be '我想改变我的习惯'. Always consider the context of modification vs. general change.
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How to say to amend in Chinese
“to amend” in Chinese is修改
The verb 修改 (xiūgǎi) means to amend, alter, or modify something, often in the context of making changes to documents, plans, or systems. It implies a careful and deliberate process of improvement or correction, commonly used in both formal and informal settings.
When to use 修改
Be cautious not to confuse 修改 with 改变 (gǎibiàn), which means 'to change' in a broader sense. It's often used in formal contexts, such as modifying a document or proposal, but can also apply to informal situations like adjusting plans with friends.
修改 or something close to it
更改 (gēnggǎi) - use 修改 (xiūgǎi) when emphasizing careful alterations, while 更改 (gēnggǎi) suggests a broader or more general change.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 修改 when they mean to say 'change' in a general sense, leading to sentences like '我想修改我的习惯' (I want to modify my habits), which should be '我想改变我的习惯'. Always consider the context of modification vs. general change.
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Grammar Patterns of 修改
修改 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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根据大家的意见，我们____了计划。
Based on everyone's opinions, we revised the plan.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 修改
修改 refers specifically to amending or modifying something, while 改变 is a broader term meaning to change something.
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