浪子回头 làngzǐhuítóu return of a prodigal son Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 浪子回头金不换 làngzǐhuítóujīnbùhuàn a returned prodigal is more precious than gold A person who mends their ways is more valuable than any treasure; refers to a wayward or rebellious youth who reforms their behavior.