xīn

common
verb

Meaning of 自新

自新 means to reform oneself; to turn over a new leaf; to make a fresh start. Pronounced zì xīn.

  • to reform oneself; to turn over a new leaf; to make a fresh start

Definitions & Examples

jué
xīn
huǐ
guò
xīn
 
chóng
xīn
zuò
rén
 

He was determined to repent and turn over a new leaf, starting his life anew.

Jiān
wèi
gōng
le
tiáo
xīn
zhī
 

The prison provided him with a path to rehabilitation.

Zhǐ
yào
kěn
xīn
 
shè
huì
yǒng
yuǎn
huān
yíng
huí
lái
 

As long as you are willing to reform, society will always welcome you back.

Fàn
zuì
fèn
yīng
dāng
rèn
zhēn
gǎi
zào
 
zhēng
xīn
 

Criminals should seriously reform themselves and strive for renewal.