知錯能改 [－错－－]

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Definitions (CC-CEDICT)
  1. to recognize one's mistakes and be able to reform oneself (idiom)
Definitions (CC-CANTO)
  1. one must acknowledge one's mistakes first to be able to rectify them
Definitions (粵典–words.hk)
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Definitions (Wiktionary)
  1. phrase, idiomatic
    to know one has made a mistake and is able to rectify it; to take responsibility for one's behaviour
Examples (粵典–words.hk)
  1. Cantonese
    知错能改
    知錯能改
    zi1 co3 nang4 goi2
    • willing to make amends after acknowledging one's mistake