zyun2 sing4轉成转成
Jyutpingzyun2 sing4
Yalejyún sìhng
Definition
To turn, convert, or transform into.
neutraltechnologymoney
How it's used
Focus on the process of changing the form or state of something rather than physical rotation. It is frequently used in digital contexts for file formats or financial contexts for currency exchange. While it appears in both written and spoken Cantonese, it often sounds slightly more formal than using 變做.
Examples
He converted the Hong Kong dollars into US dollars.
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Related words
Common phrases
convert into a format
Common mistake
Avoid using 轉成 for physical turning or spinning, as that requires the verb 轉. It is strictly for conversion or transformation processes.
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