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modify in Chinese

modify in Chinese is 修改 — modify means to change part of something, usually without altering its overall nature.

modify in Chinese

修改
verb
Pronounced: xiū gǎi
(transitive) To change part of.

What does "modify" mean?

  1. verb To change part of something, usually without altering its overall nature.
    "The airline modified its baggage policy last month."
  2. verb (grammar) To describe or limit the meaning of another word.
    "In "red car," the adjective "red" modifies the noun "car.""
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modify in a sentence

  • The airline modified its baggage policy last month.
  • She modified the recipe to make it dairy-free.
  • In "red car," the adjective "red" modifies the noun "car."
  • Adverbs usually modify verbs, telling us how or when something happens.

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What is "modify" in Chinese?
"modify" in Chinese is 修改. modify means: To change part of something, usually without altering its overall nature.
How do you pronounce 修改?
"modify" in Chinese is 修改, pronounced "xiū gǎi".
How do you use "modify" in a sentence?
Example: "The airline modified its baggage policy last month." In Chinese, "modify" is 修改.
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