变 biàn
change / become
变 (biàn) means "change / become" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 变
开朗
kāilǎng
outgoing; cheerful
安静
ānjìng
quiet; peaceful
变化
biànhuà
change (noun)
冰
bīng
ice
红
hóng
red
暖和
nuǎnhuo
warm
Frequently asked questions
What does 变 (biàn) mean in Chinese?
变 (biàn) means "change / become" in Chinese. 变 (biàn) means "change / become" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 变 in a sentence?
Use 变 (biàn) the way you would use "change / become" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What is the difference between 变 (biàn) and 成 (chéng)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 变 means "change / become"; 成 means "become / succeed / into". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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Why this concept matters
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Speak1000 teaches 变 as part of a cumulative sentence network. You connect it to concepts you already know, hear the combinations in context, and retrieve them in new situations.
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The fastest way to remember 变 (biàn) is to hear it used naturally. Start with our free interactive lesson and practice with real audio from day one.
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