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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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