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改恶从善
gǎi'è​cóng​shàn

to mend one's ways

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 改 gǎi verb
    to correct
    to correct errors or put something right; to break a bad habit
  2. 恶 惡 è adjectivenoun
    evil
    evil; wicked; bad; bad behavior (opposite of 善 shàn)
  3. 从 從 cóng verb
    to comply with
    To obey; to follow a principle, rule, or custom; to listen to
  4. 善 shàn noun
    good
    good; virtuous; benevolent; of good character; the opposite of 恶 è