修改
To change something slightly, especially in order to improve it or make it less extreme. Commonly used for texts, plans, or laws.
Examples
3 of 5这篇文章还需要进一步修改。
This article needs further revision.
我们修改了原定的计划。
We modified the original plan.
请修改你的密码。
Please change/modify your password.
Word Family
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
这篇文章还需要进一步修改。
academicThis article needs further revision.
我们修改了原定的计划。
businessWe modified the original plan.
请修改你的密码。
everydayPlease change/modify your password.
法律需要根据时代的变化进行修改。
formalLaws need to be amended according to the changes of the times.
你的作业里有很多错别字,改一改吧。
informalThere are many typos in your homework; please fix them.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
进行修改
carry out revisions
修改完毕
finished revising
做出修改
make revisions
Often Confused With
校对 is proofreading (checking for small errors), while 修改 is broader revision of content.
Usage Notes
Used for both minor corrections and major changes in plans or documents.
Common Mistakes
Using '改变' (change) when '修改' (modify/revise) is more precise for documents.
Memory Tip
修 means 'repair/fix' and 改 means 'change'. Fix and change it for the better.
Word Origin
From '修' (repair/trim) and '改' (change/correct).
Grammar Patterns
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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