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过而能改，善莫大焉
过而能改，善莫大焉
If one can change after making a mistake, there is nothing better (idiom)
1 meaning
MEANING
MEANING
- 壹形adjective
If one can change after making a mistake, there is nothing better (idiom)
- ，。
If one can correct their mistakes, there is no greater virtue.
STROKE ORDER
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解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 而(beard; whiskers (pictographic))ASSOCIATIVE
A drooping beard drawn downward became the connective word meaning "and, but, moreover" in sentences.
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- ⺼(flesh; body)RADICAL
- 厶(private; personal)ASSOCIATIVE
- 匕匕(two legs (bear image))ASSOCIATIVE
A bear displays extraordinary strength and ability through its powerful body and muscular legs.
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 己(self; body)ASSOCIATIVE
- 攵(handle stick, action)RADICAL
Taking a stick in your own hand to beat yourself corrects your mistakes.
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 羊(goat; symbol of goodness)ASSOCIATIVE
- 口(mouth; speech)ASSOCIATIVE
Sweet words spoken like a gentle goat represent true goodness.
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 大(person stretching limbs; figure of person with outstretched arms and legs)ASSOCIATIVE
A person standing with arms and legs spread wide symbolizes greatness and magnificence.
过而能改，善莫大焉
Traditional過而能改，善莫大焉
If one can change after making a mistake, there is nothing better (idiom)
1 meaning
MEANING
MEANING
- 壹形adjective
If one can change after making a mistake, there is nothing better (idiom)
- ，。
If one can correct their mistakes, there is no greater virtue.
STROKE ORDER
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解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 而(beard; whiskers (pictographic))ASSOCIATIVE
A drooping beard drawn downward became the connective word meaning "and, but, moreover" in sentences.
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- ⺼(flesh; body)RADICAL
- 厶(private; personal)ASSOCIATIVE
- 匕匕(two legs (bear image))ASSOCIATIVE
A bear displays extraordinary strength and ability through its powerful body and muscular legs.
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 己(self; body)ASSOCIATIVE
- 攵(handle stick, action)RADICAL
Taking a stick in your own hand to beat yourself corrects your mistakes.
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 羊(goat; symbol of goodness)ASSOCIATIVE
- 口(mouth; speech)ASSOCIATIVE
Sweet words spoken like a gentle goat represent true goodness.
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 大(person stretching limbs; figure of person with outstretched arms and legs)ASSOCIATIVE
A person standing with arms and legs spread wide symbolizes greatness and magnificence.
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