cải tà quy chính
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Meaning · English
to switch from sin to the right path; to mend one's ways; to turn over a new leaf
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
mend one's ways
To change one's behavior to become better or more acceptable
English
Near equivalent
turn over a new leaf
Change conduct for the better.
English
Near equivalent
hối cải
(verb) to mend one's ways
Tiếng Việt · via mend one's ways
Near equivalent
khởi sắc
(verb) to turn over a new leaf
Tiếng Việt · via turn over a new leaf
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Common questions
What does “cải tà quy chính” mean?
to switch from sin to the right path; to mend one's ways; to turn over a new leaf
Is “cải tà quy chính” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“mend one's ways” (English) — near equivalent.