gǎi​tóu​huàn​miàn

to change appearances

Senses

改头换面/ 改頭換面 gǎi​tóu​huàn​miàn to change appearances

To change the outward appearance or form while the substance remains the same; usually used in a negative sense to mean making superficial changes.

改头换面/ 改頭換面 gǎi​tóu​huàn​miàn to transform

(Taiwan) To undergo a thorough transformation or to start a new life

References

synonym 改头换面/改頭換面 新瓶旧酒/新瓶舊酒
synonym 改头换面/改頭換面 洗心革面/洗心革面
synonym 改头换面/改頭換面 洗面革心/洗面革心