B1 verb Neutral

修改

/ɕjoʊ˥˩ kaɪ˨˩˦/

To change something slightly, especially in order to improve it or make it less extreme. Commonly used for texts, plans, or laws.

Examples

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1

这篇文章还需要进一步修改。

This article needs further revision.

2

我们修改了原定的计划。

We modified the original plan.

3

请修改你的密码。

Please change/modify your password.

Word Family

Noun
修订版
Verb
修改
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Memory Tip

修 means 'repair/fix' and 改 means 'change'. Fix and change it for the better.

Quick Quiz

如果你的论文重复率太高,你需要大面积____。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 修改

Examples

1

这篇文章还需要进一步修改。

academic

This article needs further revision.

2

我们修改了原定的计划。

business

We modified the original plan.

3

请修改你的密码。

everyday

Please change/modify your password.

4

法律需要根据时代的变化进行修改。

formal

Laws need to be amended according to the changes of the times.

5

你的作业里有很多错别字,改一改吧。

informal

There are many typos in your homework; please fix them.

Word Family

Noun
修订版
Verb
修改

Common Collocations

修改意见 revision suggestions
修改方案 revise a plan/scheme
反复修改 revise repeatedly
修改法律 amend the law
修改稿 revised draft

Common Phrases

进行修改

carry out revisions

修改完毕

finished revising

做出修改

make revisions

Often Confused With

修改 vs 校对

校对 is proofreading (checking for small errors), while 修改 is broader revision of content.

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Usage Notes

Used for both minor corrections and major changes in plans or documents.

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Common Mistakes

Using '改变' (change) when '修改' (modify/revise) is more precise for documents.

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Memory Tip

修 means 'repair/fix' and 改 means 'change'. Fix and change it for the better.

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Word Origin

From '修' (repair/trim) and '改' (change/correct).

Grammar Patterns

修改 + Noun 进行 + 修改

Quick Quiz

如果你的论文重复率太高,你需要大面积____。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 修改

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