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March 24, 2026
修改xiūgǎi(xiu1gai3)
The verb 修改 (xiūgǎi) means to amend, alter, or modify something, often in the context of making changes to documents, plans, or systems. It implies a careful and deliberate process of improvement or correction, commonly used in both formal and informal settings.
Frequency#5116DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 修改 is significant in business and education, where revisions and improvements are valued as a sign of diligence and commitment to quality.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'show guy' (sounds like 'xiū gǎi') who is always altering his performance to be better. The character 修改 is made up of the radical for 'change' (改) and 'to repair' (修), reinforcing the idea of improving upon something.
Meanings of 修改
xiūgǎi(xiu1gai3)
1to amend
2to alter
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About 修改
修改Simplified
—Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#5116Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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更改 (gēnggǎi) - use 修改 (xiūgǎi) when emphasizing careful alterations, while 更改 (gēnggǎi) suggests a broader or more general change.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'show guy' (sounds like 'xiū gǎi') who is always altering his performance to be better. The character 修改 is made up of the radical for 'change' (改) and 'to repair' (修), reinforcing the idea of improving upon something.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 修改 with 改变 (gǎibiàn), which means 'to change' in a broader sense. It's often used in formal contexts, such as modifying a document or proposal, but can also apply to informal situations like adjusting plans with friends.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 修改 connects with other words related to change and improvement, such as 改进 (gǎijìn, to improve) and 修改版 (xiūgǎibǎn, modified version). Focus on its usage in both written and spoken forms to gain fluency.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 修改 is significant in business and education, where revisions and improvements are valued as a sign of diligence and commitment to quality.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 修改 when they mean to say 'change' in a general sense, leading to sentences like '我想修改我的习惯' (I want to modify my habits), which should be '我想改变我的习惯'. Always consider the context of modification vs. general change.
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Grammar Patterns of 修改
修改 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
tā bǎ jiǎng gǎo xiū gǎi chéng le yī piān guǎng bō jiǎng huà。
She recast her lecture as a radio talk.
Cultural Notes for 修改
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of 修改 is significant in business and education, where revisions and improvements are valued as a sign of diligence and commitment to quality.
Frequently Asked Questions about 修改
修改 refers specifically to amending or modifying something, while 改变 is a broader term meaning to change something.
Yes, while it is formal, it can also be used in everyday contexts when discussing adjustments or corrections.
Absolutely, it is frequently used in professional settings when discussing changes to documents or proposals.
