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Guanbian

/ɡwænˈbiːæn/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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As noun
  1. 1

    A term used to describe the process of change or transformation.

    "The guanbian of societal norms can be observed over decades."
  2. 2

    A philosophical concept referring to the dynamic nature of reality.

    "In Daoism, guanbian is essential to understanding the flow of life."

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The term 'Guanbian' originates from Chinese, where 'guan' means to observe or to manage, and 'bian' refers to changes or transformations. This term has evolved in modern usage to denote the concept of change or transformation in various contexts, particularly in philosophical and social discussions.

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