粵

改goi2過gwo3自zi6新san1

simp改过自新
goi2 gwo3 zi6 san1gǎi guò zì xīn

English

  1. to reform and start afresh (idiom); to turn over a new leaf
  2. to correct one's errors and make a fresh start

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 唔會再做同樣嘅錯事，並且重新做人

Examples

  • 佢出獄之後已經改過自新喇。俾次機會佢啦。

    After being released from the prison, he has turned over a new leaf. Give him a chance.

  • 我改过自新了。

    I'm reformed.

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Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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