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A work (e.g., film, TV show) that is derived from a novel as its source material.
这部电视剧改编自同名小说。
This TV series is adapted from the novel of the same name.
这部游戏改编自经典小说。
This game is adapted from a classic novel.
Often used in media and entertainment contexts to indicate the source of adaptation.
When describing adaptations, '改编自小说' is often used in titles, credits, or promotional materials. For example, '本片改编自畅销小说' (This film is adapted from a bestselling novel).
Do not use '改编自小说' for original works. It specifically indicates that the work is derived from a novel.
The phrase combines '改编' (gǎibiān, 'to adapt') and '小说' (xiǎoshuō, 'novel'). '改编' consists of '改' (to change) and '编' (to compile/arrange), reflecting the process of transforming a novel into another medium.
Commonly used in titles, credits, or descriptions of media to indicate the original source. The phrase is neutral and does not imply quality or faithfulness to the source material.