renew; make a fresh start
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to abolish the old and establish the new; to make a fresh start
literaryA literary and somewhat formal term, often used to describe systemic or epochal change, or a personal resolution to begin anew.
Cháo朝
dài代
gēng更
dié迭
zhī之
jì际
，
jūn君
zhǔ主
cháng常
zhào诏
gào告
tiān天
xià下
，
yǔ与
mín民
gēng更
shǐ始
。
At the transition of dynasties, rulers often issue proclamations to the world, promising a fresh start together with the people.
Tā他
jué决
xīn心
bìng摒
qì弃
lòu陋
xí习
，
gēng更
shǐ始
rén人
shēng生
。
He resolved to abandon his bad habits and make a fresh start in life.
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Xīn新
zǒng总
cái裁
shàng上
rèn任
，
duì对
gōng公
sī司
jìn进
xíng行
le了
yī一
xì系
liè列
gēng更
shǐ始
gǎi改
gé革
。
The new CEO took office and carried out a series of reforms to renew the company.