改邪归正

gǎi xié guī zhèng

HSK 7–9

Meaning

改邪归正指改正错误，回到正路上来。

To reform, to turn over a new leaf, to give up evil and return to good.

常用于描述一个人从错误或犯罪的道路上转变过来，开始做正确的事情。

Often used to describe a person who changes from a wrong or criminal path to doing the right thing.

1 他终于改邪归正，找到了一份正当的工作。(He finally turned over a new leaf and found a legitimate job.)
2 在家人和朋友的帮助下，他决定改邪归正。 (With the help of family and friends, he decided to reform.)
3 这个前罪犯改邪归正后，成为了一名社区志愿者。 (After turning over a new leaf, the former criminal became a community volunteer.)
4 老师希望那些调皮的学生能够改邪归正。 (The teacher hopes those mischievous students can reform.)
5 经过教育，他彻底改邪归正了。 (After education, he completely turned over a new leaf.)

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