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惨变

cǎn biàndictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
calamitous turn of events / (of one's complexion) to change markedly due to shock, illness etc / to turn deathly pale
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

慘變 惨变 [can3 bian4] /calamitous turn of events/(of one's complexion) to change markedly due to shock, illness etc; to turn deathly pale/

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Other forms in these source records: 慘變

  • 惨
    cǎn

    miserable / wretched / cruel / inhuman / disastrous / tragic / dim / gloomy

  • 变
    biàn

    to change / to become different / to transform / to vary / rebellion

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.