知过改过 zhīguògǎiguò to correct one's mistakes Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 知 zhī verb to know to know; to be aware of; to realize or sense过 過 guò nounadjective error error; fault; mistake改过 改過 gǎiguò adjectiveverb to mend one's ways To correct one's own mistakes; to reform one's character or behavior.