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改进 vs 改善

These two words are sometimes interchangeable. They emphasizes different things:

改进 emphasizes on advancing or making progress after applying changes/modifications to a procedure, relationship, technology, way of working or solving problems, etc.
E.g.
当前的任务就是改进技术。 [phr] The current mission is to improve the technology.
及时的反馈对我们改进工作很有帮助。[phr] Timely feedback is very helpful for improving our work.
措施的改进 [phr] improvement of measures

改善 emphasizes making the state or situation better.
E.g.
改善居住环境 [phr] improve the living environment
新仪器对改善现有的状况作用不大。 r/s [phr] The new instrument didn't have much effect on the present situation.

lisaC

How is 改善 (gǎishàn) commonly used?

个学生

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改善 (gǎishàn) is commonly used to refer to the act of making something better or improving it. It is often used in the context of making improvements to a product, service, or process. For example, a company might use 改善 (gǎishàn) to refer to the process of making changes to their product or service in order to make it better. It can also be used to refer to the process of making improvements to a process or system, such as a company's internal processes or procedures. It is also commonly used to refer to the act of making improvements to one's own skills or abilities, such as improving one's language skills or learning a new skill.

当老师

What is the differences between 改善 and 进步？

jonathanmoyojohn

"改善" (gǎishàn) means "to improve" or "to make better." It often involves making changes to an existing situation or condition to enhance its quality or functionality. "改善" is transitive verb, meaning that we can add an object after it. It's commonly used when talking about making improvements in living conditions, work environments, or the quality of something. Example: "改善这个项目的执行计划 (gǎishàn zhège xiàngmù de zhíxíng jìhuà) - "to improve the project's execution plan"

"进步" (jìnbù) means "progress" or "advancement." It is used to describe the act of moving forward, developing, or making advancements in various aspects of life. "进步" is intransitive, meaning that we cannot add an object after it. "进步" (jìnbù) is more focused on positive development and growth, such as personal, social, or technological progress. Example: "过去几十年，科技进步了。" (Guòqù jǐshí nián, kējì de jìnbù le.) - "Over the past few decades, technologies have made progress.)

lisaC

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Are there any other words that mean the same thing as 改善 (gǎishàn)?

个学生

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Yes, there are several other Chinese words that convey similar meanings to 改善 (gǎishàn), which means "to improve, to ameliorate, to upgrade, or to amend." Here are a few:

1. 改进 (gǎijìn) - This term means "to improve" or "to make improvements." It is often used in the context of refining processes or methods.

2. 优化 (yōuhuà) - This word means "to optimize." It suggests making something as effective or functional as possible, often used in contexts like systems or processes.

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