gǎn​huà

to reform by example

  • created sense approved 感化 · gǎn​huà · to reform by example — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    感化

    gǎn​huà

    to reform by example

    To influence someone to change their behavior for the better through gentle persuasion, kindness, or by setting a good example; to rehabilitate or guide someone back to the right path.

    感 (literal) → 感 · gǎn · to move 化 (literal) → 化 · huà · to influence

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