change one's mind; reconcile; have a change of heart
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb phrase
to change one's mind; to have a change of heart
formalThis idiom is often used in contexts of relationships, arguments, or stubborn decisions, where someone softens their stance, gives up resentment, and becomes willing to reconcile. It implies a positive shift from a negative or rigid position.
Tā他
zhōng终
yú于
huí回
xīn心
zhuǎn转
yì意
，
jué决
dìng定
hé和
jiā家
rén人
hé和
hǎo好
。
He finally had a change of heart and decided to reconcile with his family.
Wú无
lùn论
wǒ我
men们
zěn怎
me么
quàn劝
，
tā他
dōu都
bù不
kěn肯
huí回
xīn心
zhuǎn转
yì意
。
No matter how much we tried to persuade him, he refused to change his mind.
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Xī希
wàng望
nǐ你
néng能
huí回
xīn心
zhuǎn转
yì意
，
zài再
gěi给
wǒ我
men们
yī一
cì次
jī机
huì会
。
I hope you can have a change of heart and give us another chance.
Tā他
de的
zhēn真
chéng诚
dào道
qiàn歉
ràng让
tā她
huí回
xīn心
zhuǎn转
yì意
，
chè撤
xiāo销
le了
lí离
hūn婚
shēn申
qǐng请
。
His sincere apology made her change her mind and withdraw the divorce application.