khởi sắc
[xəːj˧˩ sak̚˧˦]
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Meaning · English
(verb) to turn over a new leaf
VerbRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nhà mình năm nay kinh doanh khởi sắc cũng phải xoay sở nhọc lắm chứ.It's been for our diligence these past years that helped our family's business turn over a new leaf.
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Sources & notes
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Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
turn over a new leaf
Change conduct for the better.
English
Near equivalent
cải tà quy chính
to switch from sin to the right path; to mend one's ways; to turn over a new leaf
Tiếng Việt · via turn over a new leaf
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Common questions
What does “khởi sắc” mean?
(verb) to turn over a new leaf
Is “khởi sắc” formal or informal?
khởi sắc is generally formal.
What is the closest equivalent?
“turn over a new leaf” (English) — near equivalent.