Meaning of 改造
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to transform
- to reform
- to remodel
- to remold
How to use 改造
改造 describes a deep, structural change to things like buildings, land, systems, or even people's thinking. It often appears with words like 城市 (chéngshì) or 房子 (fángzi). Example: 他们把旧工厂改造成了博物馆。(Tāmen bǎ jiù gōngchǎng gǎizào chéng le bówùguǎn.) They converted the old factory into a museum.
改 (gǎi) means to change and 造 (zào) means to make or build, as in 制造 (zhìzào). Together, 改造 is changing something by rebuilding it, so you remake it into something new.
Common mistake: Learners often use 改造 where 改变 (gǎibiàn) fits better. 改变 is a general change, like changing a plan or an opinion, while 改造 means physically or fundamentally remaking something, so 改造计划 sounds odd for simply changing a plan.
改造 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
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改 gǎi · to change · 7 strokes
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造 zào · to make · 10 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 改造.
| 改变 | gǎibiàn | to change; to alter |
| 造成 | zàochéng | to bring about; to create; to cause |
| 创造 | chuàngzào | to create; to bring about |
| 制造 | zhìzào | to manufacture; to make |
| 修改 | xiūgǎi | to amend; to alter |
| 改进 | gǎijìn | to improve; to make better; improvement |
| 改善 | gǎishàn | to make better; to improve |
| 造型 | zàoxíng | to model; to shape; appearance; style; design; form; pose |
| 构造 | gòuzào | structure; composition |
| 改正 | gǎizhèng | to correct; to amend |
| 建造 | jiànzào | to construct; to build |
| 改革 | gǎigé | reform; to reform |
Questions about 改造
What does 改造 mean?
改造 (gǎizào) means "to transform; to reform" and is used as a verb.
How do you write 改造?
改造 is made of 2 characters: 改 (7 strokes), 造 (10 strokes). That is 17 strokes in total.
Is 改造 an HSK word?
Yes. 改造 is on the HSK 3 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
What is the difference between 改造 and 改进?
改进 (gǎijìn) means to improve something step by step, like a method or a product. 改造 is bigger and means rebuilding or transforming the whole thing.
Can 改造 be used as a noun?
Yes. It often works as a noun meaning a renovation or transformation project, as in 旧城改造 (jiù chéng gǎizào), the redevelopment of old parts of a city.