改弦易辙 gǎi xián yì zhé

change direction; reform and improve

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 82248th word

Definitions

  1. 1. change of string, move out of rut (idiom); dramatic change of direction
  2. 2. to dance to a different tune

Characters

Character Meaning
改 gǎi HSK 4
to change; to alter; to correct
弦 xián HSK 6
string of musical instrument; bow string
易 yì HSK 3
easy; to change; to exchange
辙 zhé HSK 6
to withdraw; to remove; track