Definition
悔改 means to recognize one's mistakes and sincerely change for the better, combining the idea of repentance (悔) with a concrete change in behavior (改). It is often used in contexts of personal moral improvement, religious confession, or someone promising to stop doing something wrong. You can say 悔改错误 to emphasize reforming specific faults.
v.
to repent and reformto turn over a new leaf
Examples
- ，悔改。Tā fàn le hěnduō cuòwù, dàn yuànyì chèdǐ huǐ gǎi.He made many mistakes but is willing to completely repent and reform.
- 悔改，。Zhǐyǒu zhēnchéng huǐ gǎi, cáinéng dédào dàjiā de yuánliàng.Only by sincerely repenting and reforming can you earn everyone's forgiveness.
- ，悔改。Tā bǎozhèng yǐhòu chóngxīn zuòrén, chèdǐ huǐ gǎi.He promised to turn over a new leaf and completely reform.
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