过而能改，善莫大焉 guò ér néng gǎi ， shàn mò dà yān

to correct faults is the greatest good

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. If one can change after making a mistake, there is nothing better (idiom)

Characters

Character Meaning
过 guò HSK 2
to cross; to go over; to pass (time)
而 ér HSK 3
and; but (not); (indicates contrast)
能 néng HSK 1
can; to be able to; ability
改 gǎi HSK 4
to change; to alter; to correct
善 shàn HSK 5
good (virtuous); good at sth; benevolent
莫 mò HSK 6
do not; surname Mo; there is none who
大 dà HSK 1
big; large; great
焉 yān
where; how