bin3 sing4變成变成
Jyutpingbin3 sing4
Yalebin sìhng
Definition
To change into, become, or transform into something else.
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How it's used
Focuses on the result of a transformation or a shift in state. Unlike the Mandarin usage where it can feel slightly formal, in Cantonese it is often used to describe a noticeable change in someone's personality or the physical state of an object. It implies a complete transition rather than just a minor adjustment.
Examples
This place used to be wasteland, but now it has become a park.
Why have you turned into someone like this?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 變做. While 變成 is used for abstract states or general transformations, 變做 is more commonly used when something physically turns into another specific object or entity.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
