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转化

轉化
zhuǎnhuà
verb HSK 5 #11,821

Meanings

  1. 1 to change; to convert; to transform
  2. 2 transformation; conversion

Characters

转
zhuǎn
to turn; to change; to transfer
化
huà
to transform; -ization
Turning into something else - a fundamental transformation.

Examples

HSK 3
知识要转化为实际能力。
Zhīshi yào zhuǎnhuà wéi shíjì nénglì.
Knowledge needs to be transformed into practical ability.
HSK 5
矛盾可以在一定条件下互相转化。
Máodùn kěyǐ zài yīdìng tiáojiàn xià hùxiāng zhuǎnhuà.
Contradictions can transform into each other under certain conditions.
HSK 6
太阳能可以转化为电能。
Tàiyángnéng kěyǐ zhuǎnhuà wéi diànnéng.
Solar energy can be converted into electrical energy.

Tips

usage
转化 emphasizes a fundamental change in nature. Compare with 转变 (zhuǎnbiàn, to change/shift - more general) and 变化 (biànhuà, change - can be any change). Pattern: A转化为B (A transforms into B).

Stroke Order

转 zhuǎn
化 huà