改观

gǎiguān

HSK 7

漢字分解

Meaning and Usage

"改观" refers to a significant change or improvement in appearance, attitude, or situation. It often implies a positive transformation that is noticeable and meaningful.

Common Contexts

This word is frequently used to describe changes in people's attitudes, the appearance of places or organizations, or general situations that have improved or transformed.

Collocations and Patterns

Usage Notes

"改观" is typically used in formal or written contexts rather than casual speech. It emphasizes a visible or perceptible change rather than a subtle or internal one. Avoid confusing it with "改变" which is more general for change; "改观" specifically highlights a change in appearance or outlook.

例文

经过这次改革,公司的面貌有了很大的改观。

Jīngguò zhè cì gǎigé, gōngsī de miànmào yǒu le hěn dà de gǎiguān.

After this reform, the company's appearance has greatly changed.

他的态度改观了,不再那么消极了。

Tā de tàidu gǎiguān le, bù zài nàme xiāojí le.

His attitude has changed; he is no longer so negative.

这座城市经过多年的发展,环境有了明显的改观。

Zhè zuò chéngshì jīngguò duōnián de fāzhǎn, huánjìng yǒu le míngxiǎn de

After years of development, the environment of this city has noticeably