zyun2 wun6轉換转换
Jyutpingzyun2 wun6
Yalejyún wuhn
Definition
To change, switch, or convert to another state or object.
neutraltechnologydaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the process of shifting from one state, format, or channel to another. It often implies a technical or systematic transition, such as changing file formats, switching network channels, or altering settings. Unlike 變 which refers to a general change in nature, 轉換 suggests a deliberate move between two distinct options.
Examples
The computer is broken, I need to change the settings first.
Can you switch the channel?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use 轉換 when they simply mean to change an object or a person, but it is better reserved for abstract concepts, settings, or modes. For changing physical items like clothes or money, use 換 instead.
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Grammar guides
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