(biàn de) - to become, to turn into in Mandarin
biàndeTraditional: 變得
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Translation
to become, to turn into
Word origin
A two-character expression: 变 'to change, to transform' plus 得 'to obtain', here a complement marker linking the verb to its result. Together 变得 means to become or to turn into.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 变 (change) + 得 (complement marker)
Stroke order
变
得
Examples
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The weather has become very cold.
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He has become more hard-working.
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The situation has become complicated.
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The weather has become very hot.
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She has become quieter.
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