HSK 7

改版

gǎibǎn

to revise the current edition

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Character Breakdown

改

gǎi · to alter, to change, to improve, to remodel

Radical: 攵 · 7strokes

Stroke order animation for 改

版

bǎn · printing block, edition

Radical: 片 · 8strokes

Stroke order animation for 版

Meaning and Usage

The term 改版 (gǎibǎn) specifically refers to revising or updating an edition of a publication, software, or other media. It implies a formal change to the version or edition, often improving or refreshing the content or design.

Common Contexts

You will often see 改版 used in contexts involving books, magazines, software, or websites where a new edition or version is released. It is not used for casual changes but for official or significant updates.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 改版软件 (gǎibǎn ruǎnjiàn): software revision, indicating a new version release
  • 改版杂志 (gǎibǎn zázhì): magazine edition update
  • 多次改版 (duō cì gǎibǎn): multiple revisions

Nuances

Using 改版 suggests a structured and planned update rather than a minor tweak. It often involves changes that affect the user experience or content substantially. Avoid confusing 改版 with 改变 (gǎibiàn), which is more general for 'change.'

Example Sentences

这本书经过了多次改版，内容更加丰富了。

Zhè běn shū jīngguòle duō cì gǎibǎn, nèiróng gèngjiā fēngfù le.

This book has gone through multiple revisions, and the content is richer

软件改版后，界面变得更加友好。

Ruǎnjiàn gǎibǎn hòu, jièmiàn biàn dé gèngjiā yǒuhǎo.

After the software revision, the interface became more user-friendly.

杂志每年都会改版一次，以吸引更多读者。

Zázhì měi nián dōu huì gǎibǎn yī cì, yǐ xīyǐn gèng duō dúzhě.

The magazine revises its edition once every year to attract more readers.