改弦易辙 gǎi xián yì zhé | OtterDict

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改弦易辙

gǎixiányìzhé

change of string, move out of rut (idiom); dramatic change of direction

2 meanings

MEANING2 meanings

壹动verb
change of string, move out of rut (idiom); dramatic change of direction
- ，。
  We must change our approach in order to succeed.
貳动verb
to dance to a different tune
- ，。
  He decided to change course and begin a new life.

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改弦易辙

Traditional改弦易轍

gǎixiányìzhé

change of string, move out of rut (idiom); dramatic change of direction

2 meanings

MEANING2 meanings

壹动verb
change of string, move out of rut (idiom); dramatic change of direction
- ，。
  We must change our approach in order to succeed.
貳动verb
to dance to a different tune
- ，。
  He decided to change course and begin a new life.

解字

CHARACTER ANALYSIS

改

己(self; body)ASSOCIATIVE
攵(handle stick, action)RADICAL

Taking a stick in your own hand to beat yourself corrects your mistakes.

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