B1 noun, verb Neutral

转变

/t͡ʂwan˨˩˦ pjɛn˥˩/

To change from one state, stage, or form to another; a significant transition.

Examples

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1

他的态度发生了巨大的转变。

His attitude has undergone a huge transformation.

2

公司需要转变经营策略。

The company needs to change its business strategy.

3

我们看到了经济增长方式的转变。

We have seen a shift in the mode of economic growth.

Word Family

Noun
转变
Verb
转变
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Memory Tip

Zhuan (turn) + Bian (change) = Turning into something different.

Quick Quiz

随着科技的发展,人们的生活方式发生了显著____。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 转变

Examples

1

他的态度发生了巨大的转变。

everyday

His attitude has undergone a huge transformation.

2

公司需要转变经营策略。

business

The company needs to change its business strategy.

3

我们看到了经济增长方式的转变。

academic

We have seen a shift in the mode of economic growth.

4

这种转变是不可避免的。

formal

This transformation is inevitable.

5

从学生到职员是一个身份的转变。

informal

Moving from student to employee is a shift in identity.

Word Family

Noun
转变
Verb
转变

Common Collocations

态度转变 change of attitude
思想转变 shift in thinking
身份转变 change of identity
转变观念 change one's perspective
发生转变 undergo a change

Common Phrases

由……向……转变

transform from... to...

根本转变

fundamental change

转变方向

change direction

Often Confused With

转变 vs 改变

改变 (change) is general; 转变 (transform/shift) usually implies a more systematic or directional change.

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Usage Notes

Very useful for describing charts in Task 1 or societal changes in Task 2.

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Common Mistakes

Don't use it for small changes like 'changing clothes' (换衣服).

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Memory Tip

Zhuan (turn) + Bian (change) = Turning into something different.

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Word Origin

Zhuan (turn/shift) + Bian (to change).

Grammar Patterns

发生转变 从……转变为……

Quick Quiz

随着科技的发展,人们的生活方式发生了显著____。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 转变

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