- 劳动改造 láodònggǎizào reform through laborA system of reeducation and penal reform involving physical labor for criminals in a prison camp setting; commonly abbreviated as [[劳改|勞改|lao2 gai3]].
- 基因改造 jīyīngǎizào genetic modificationalter the genetic characteristics of an organism using genetic engineering techniques; genetic modification (GM)
- 技术改造 jìshùgǎizào technological transformationThe process of upgrading national economy sectors or production processes using new technologies, equipment, and methods to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
- 旧城改造 jiùchénggǎizào urban renewalthe renovation and reconstruction of old city districts or dilapidated areas
- 游民改造 yóumíngǎizào rehabilitation of displaced personsthe process of reforming or rehabilitating vagrants and displaced people