一改故辙 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
HSK 1
one; a, an; alone
改 gǎi
HSK 4
change, alter; improve, remodel
故 gù
HSK 3
ancient, old; reason, because
辙 zhé
HSK 6
wagon ruts, wheel tracks