一改故轍 yī gǎi gù zhé

DEFINITIONS

  1. complete change from the old rut (idiom); dramatic change of direction
  2. a volte-face
  3. to change old practices

CHARACTERS

一 yī one; a, an; alone
改 gǎi change, alter; improve, remodel
故 gù ancient, old; reason, because
轍 zhé wagon ruts, wheel tracks