Comparing "gai" and "gaibian"
改 and 改变 are both verbs that are similar in the fact that they mean to change and can sometimes be used interchangeably. 改 is used in informal situations, whereas 改变 can be used in informal/formal settings. A key difference between these words is 改 also means to correct or rectify a mistake.
| 改 (gǎi) | 改变 (gǎibiàn) | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | to change, to correct | to change; a change |
| Part of Speech | verb | verb, noun |
| Formality | informal | flexible |
