改 gǎi
change / correct / revise
改 (gǎi) means "change / correct / revise" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 改
改正
gǎizhèng
to correct
改变
gǎibiàn
to change (more abstract)
日期
rìqī
date
错误
cuòwù
mistake / error
想法
xiǎngfǎ
idea / way of thinking
作文
zuòwén
essay
习惯
xíguàn
habit
Frequently asked questions
What does 改 (gǎi) mean in Chinese?
改 (gǎi) means "change / correct / revise" in Chinese. 改 (gǎi) means "change / correct / revise" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 改 in a sentence?
Use 改 (gǎi) the way you would use "change / correct / revise" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 改?
Common words that pair with 改 include 改正, 改变. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 改 (gǎi) and 准备 (zhǔnbèi)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 改 means "change / correct / revise"; 准备 means "prepare / get ready". 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 改 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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