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The Chinese word "修改" is formed by combining two characters, each with distinct compositional origins based on historical character formation principles. The character "修" is a phono-semantic compound, structured with the phonetic component "攸" to suggest its sound and the semantic component "彡" (representing patterns or decoration) to imply meanings related to refinement or repair. The character "改" is an ideographic compound, combining "己" (self) and "攵" (a variant of 攴, depicting a hand with a stick) to convey the idea of compelling change or correction. Together, these characters merge to form the word "修改", etymologically reflecting the act of revising through both embellishment and alteration.

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请你修改这篇文章。

Qǐng nǐ xiūgǎi zhè piān wénzhāng.

Please revise this article.

老师要求我们修改作文。

Lǎoshī yāoqiú wǒmen xiūgǎi zuòwén.

The teacher asked us to revise our compositions.

根据反馈,我们需要修改计划。

Gēnjù fǎnkuì, wǒmen xūyào xiūgǎi jìhuà.

According to the feedback, we need to revise the plan.

工程师正在修改软件的设计方案。

Gōngchéngshī zhèngzài xiūgǎi ruǎnjiàn de shèjì fāng'àn.

The engineer is modifying the software design plan.

经过多次修改,这份合同终于得到了双方的认可。

Jīngguò duōcì xiūgǎi, zhè fèn hétóng zhōngyú dédàole shuāngfāng de rènkě.

After multiple revisions, this contract finally received approval from both parties.

Word Definition - 修改

xiū gǎi to amend; to alter; to modify

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