shú​zuì

atone for a crime

Senses

赎罪/ 贖罪 shú​zuì atone for a crime

to use actions to compensate for or make up for one's crimes or faults

赎罪/ 贖罪 shú​zuì redemption

atonement for sins through sacrifice or prayer in a religious context, particularly in Christianity and Judaism

赎罪/ 贖罪 shú​zuì commute a sentence

to buy freedom from punishment or pay a fine to redeem oneself from a penalty

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