jin2 bin3演變演变
Jyutpingjin2 bin3
Yaleyín bin
Definition
To develop, evolve, or undergo a gradual series of changes.
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How it's used
Focuses on a gradual, often irreversible process of change over time. It is frequently used in formal or analytical contexts to describe how a situation, language, or social trend shifts from one state to another. While it implies development, the outcome is not necessarily positive or intentional.
Examples
This matter has evolved into something very complicated.
How did they evolve to be like this today?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for simple physical changes or quick transformations. It is not interchangeable with 變, which is a general verb for change, as 演變 specifically requires a sense of progression or a series of underlying shifts.
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