repent; realize one's error
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to repent; to realize one's error and awaken to the truth
Often used in formal, literary, or religious contexts to describe a deep transformation after recognizing one's mistakes. Can be used with degree adverbs like 深刻 or 真正.
Tā他
zhōng终
yú于
huǐ悔
wù悟
，
jué决
dìng定
gǎi改
guò过
zì自
xīn新
。
He finally repented and decided to turn over a new leaf.
Jīng经
guò过
lǎo老
shī师
de的
jiào教
dǎo导
，
tā他
cái才
huǐ悔
wù悟
zì自
jǐ己
de的
cuò错
wù误
。
Only after the teacher's guidance did he realize his own mistakes.
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Zhí直
dào到
wǎn晚
nián年
，
tā他
cái才
duì对
zì自
jǐ己
de的
xíng行
wéi为
gǎn感
dào到
shēn深
kè刻
huǐ悔
wù悟
。
Not until old age did he feel deep remorse for his own actions.