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更 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
to change or replace; to experience; one of the five two-hour periods into which the night was formerly divided
more; even more; further
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to replace
to replace the old with new
to change
to alter
change room
to correct
regeneration through one's own effort
first of the five night watch periods 19:00-21:00
one watch
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Source: Tatoeba #4813369 · CC BY 2.0 FRYour car is fast, but mine is faster.
Source: Tatoeba #707676 · CC BY 2.0 FRI think I've found something better.
Source: Tatoeba #6931236 · CC BY 2.0 FRI'm good, you're better, she's the best.
Source: Tatoeba #3378043 · CC BY 2.0 FRI'd rather be with you.
Source: Tatoeba #10644822 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.