qiányí
subtle transformation
- subtle transformation
- To change or transform naturally and imperceptibly over time
- to creep
- (of soil or rocks) To move slowly and continuously downhill under the force of gravity; to undergo a slow, nearly imperceptible geological movement.
- to move secretly
- To move or shift location in secret or behind the scenes
- textual corruption
- (of written characters) to change gradually or be miswritten through successive transcriptions