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修改 (xiū gǎi) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 5

修改 (xiū gǎi) is a Chinese word: to modify. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 修改

动 dòng verb

to modify

我需要修改这份文件。

wǒ xū yào xiū gǎi zhè fèn wén jiàn

I need to modify this document.

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Word breakdown

修 xiū — to repair, to improve, to refine

Words with this character (14)
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改 gǎi — to change, to alter, to correct

Words with this character (16)
  • 1 改变 gǎi biàn — to change HSK 4
    • 改 to alter, to modify
    • 变 to transform, to become different
    Example

    这次旅行改变了我的生活。

    zhè cì lǚ xíng gǎi biàn le wǒ de shēng huó

    This trip changed my life.

  • 2 改善 gǎi shàn — to improve HSK 5
    • 改 to change, to alter
    • 善 good, better
    Example

    他的健康状况正在逐渐改善。

    tā de jiàn kāng zhuàng kuàng zhèng zài zhú jiàn gǎi shàn

    His health condition is gradually improving.

  • 3 改天 gǎi tiān — another day HSK 5
    Example

    我今天很忙，我们改天再聊吧。

    wǒ jīn tiān hěn máng wǒ men gǎi tiān zài liáo ba

    I'm very busy today, let's chat another day.

  • 4 改正 gǎi zhèng — to correct HSK 5
    • 改 to change, to alter
    • 正 correct, right
    Example

    老师帮我改正了作业中的错误。

    lǎo shī bāng wǒ gǎi zhèng le zuò yè zhōng de cuò wù

    The teacher helped me correct the mistakes in my homework.

  • 5 改进 gǎi jìn — improve HSK 5
    • 改 change, alter, modify
    • 进 advance, progress forward
    Example

    我们需要改进工作方法。

    wǒ men xū yào gǎi jìn gōng zuò fāng fǎ

    We need to improve our work methods.

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Structure & writing
1 修 xiū — to decorate and tidy up, making neat and attractive

修 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 攸
攸 is a component in 2 characters
HSK 4
修 xiū to decorate and tidy up, making neat and attractive
HSK 5
悠 yōu long-lasting, distant, remote
1.2 彡 shān — stripes, markings, decorative pattern
彡 is a component in 11 characters
HSK 1
影 yǐng shadow; silhouette formed when an object blocks light; vague image or impression
HSK 2
颜 yán facial expression; countenance
HSK 3
参 cān to join; to participate (in an activity) 衫 shān upper garment, unlined jacket 须 xū must; necessary (auxiliary verb)
HSK 4
修 xiū to decorate and tidy up, making neat and attractive 彩 cǎi various colors; color
HSK 5
形 xíng appearance; shape 珍 zhēn treasure; precious thing
HSK 7
彬 bīn refined and cultured (see "彬彬") 彰 zhāng obvious; prominent

Stroke order

2 改 gǎi — to revise; to modify

改 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 己 jǐ — oneself; one's own side
己 is a component in 7 characters
HSK 1
起 qǐ to stand up from a sitting, lying, or prone position; to sit up from lying down
HSK 2
记 jì to memorize; to remember
HSK 4
改 gǎi to revise; to modify 纪 jì rules; regulations; discipline
HSK 5
配 pèi to marry (of a man and woman)
HSK 7
岂 qǐ rhetorical question marker, equivalent to 'how could' or 'is it possible that' 忌 jì to envy; to resent
2.2 攵 pū — light strike/tap radical
攵 is a component in 28 characters
HSK 2
教 jiào to teach; to educate
HSK 3
收 shōu bring in; gather together 放 fàng to release; to set free 故 gù reason; cause 数 shù number; quantity
HSK 4
微 wēi tiny; slight 改 gǎi to revise; to modify 效 xiào effect, function, result 败 bài to lose (a war or competition, opposite of 胜)
HSK 5
政 zhèng politics; affairs of state 敌 dí hostile; antagonistic 敏 mǐn intelligent, quick-witted, agile 救 jiù to help someone out of difficulty, danger, or disaster 敬 jìng to respect, to treat with courtesy
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玫 méi (lit.) a type of beautiful stone or jade 致 zhì to give; to express (courtesy, goodwill, etc.) to someone
HSK 6
撤 chè to remove; to cancel 攻 gōng to attack, assault; opposite of 'defend'
HSK 7
徽 huī emblem; badge; insignia 敛 liǎn (lit.) to draw in; to hold back 敞 chǎng (of buildings, courtyards, etc.) spacious and open; unobstructed 敦 dūn to urge; to encourage 敷 fū to apply (ointment, powder, etc.)
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枚 méi a counter for small objects (similar to 个), one by one 澈 chè clear and transparent (of water) 牧 mù to herd (livestock or poultry) outdoors to graze or roam 肇 zhào (class.) to begin; to start 辙 zhé rut; track left by a wheel

Stroke order