感化 (gǎn huà) — to reform (someone) through persuasion and example; to influence for the better
Definition
感化 means to win someone over gradually through warmth, sincerity, or moral example — not through force or argument. The object is usually a person (or their attitude/mind).
verb
to reform (someone) through persuasion and exampleto influence for the better
Examples
- 感化。Lǎo shī yòng ài xīn gǎn huà le zhè ge xué shēng.The teacher reformed this student through love and care.
- 感化。Tā de zhēn chéng zhōng yú gǎn huà le nà ge gù zhí de rén.His sincerity finally changed that stubborn person.
- 感化。Zhè bù jì lù piàn shì tú gǎn huà rén men duì huán bǎo de tài dù.This documentary tries to transform people's attitudes toward environmental protection.
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