改过 (gǎi guò) — to correct one's mistakes
Definition
改过 means to correct one's past mistakes and mend one's ways — a more formal, self-reflective expression than simply saying 改正. Often used in the set phrase 勇于改过 ('have the courage to reform').
verb
to correct one's mistakes
Examples
- 改过，。Tā jué dìng gǎi guò, chóng xīn kāi shǐ.He decided to correct his mistakes and start anew.
- 改过，。Tā gǎi guò le yí cì, dàn hòu lái yòu fàn le.He corrected one mistake, but later made it again.
- ，改过。Měi gè rén dōu huì fàn cuò, zhòng yào de shì yǒng yú gǎi guò.Everyone makes mistakes; what matters is having the courage to correct them.
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