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顿悟前非
dùn​wù​qián​fēi

to suddenly realize one's past mistakes

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 顿悟 頓悟 dùn​wù
    epiphany
    To suddenly realize the truth; a flash of realization or moment of insight
  2. 前 qián adjective
    former
    (bound form) previous; ex-; former. Used for people or positions held previously.
  3. 非 fēi
    wrong
    mistake; error; a wrong or evil deed; incorrect as opposed to 是 shì