Chinese

zìxīn
Meaning: to reform oneself; to turn over a new leaf
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

雖然他犯了錯,但法律給了他一個自新的機會。
虽然他犯了错,但法律给了他一个自新的机会。
Although he made a mistake, the law gave him a chance to reform himself.
對於改過自新的學生,老師予以第二次機會。
The teacher gave a second chance to the student who turned over a new leaf.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in the phrase '改過自新' (to turn over a new leaf).

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