改过自新

改过自新改過自新 gǎi guò xīn ㄍㄞˇ ㄍㄨㄛˋ ㄗˋ ㄒㄧㄣ goi2 gwo3 zi6 san1

  • to reform and start afresh (idiom); to turn over a new leaf

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 改 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我改过自新了。 I'm reformed.

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