to reform oneself and start afresh; to correct one's errors and become a new person. This idiom emphasizes the act of making amends, whereas [[洗心革面|洗心革面|xi3 xin1 ge2 mian4]] emphasizes a thorough internal transformation.

To correct one's errors and return to the path of virtue; to repent and become a better person.

to mend one's ways and turn to the right path; to correct one's errors and return to good behavior

to acknowledge one's faults and correct them