Comparing "bian" and "bianhua"
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变 and 变化 both are verbs that mean to change and while they can sometimes be used interchangeably, they are often used differently. 变 is used in informal situations, whereas 变化 is used in informal/formal situations. A key difference between these two words is that 变 can be followed by an object, whereas 变化 cannot. A final difference is 变化 is also a noun.
| 变 (biàn) | 变化 (biànhuà) | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | to change | to change |
| Part of Speech | verb | verb |
| Formality | informal | flexible |
变化的常见搭配…… 发生变化、起变化、有变化
