痛改前非

痛改前非
tònggǎiqiánfēi

completely correcting one's former misdeeds (idiom); to repent past mistakes and turn over a new leaf

2 meanings
MEANING2 meanings

MEANING

  1. verb

    completely correcting one's former misdeeds (idiom); to repent past mistakes and turn over a new leaf

    • He thoroughly corrected his past mistakes and made a fresh start in life.

  2. verb

    a reformed character

    • He repented his past wrongs and started life anew.

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CHARACTER ANALYSIS

A sharp pain like a tube piercing straight through the body causes illness everywhere.

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