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

to correct one's mistakes is best of all

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
to cross; to go over; to pass (time)
and; but (not); (indicates contrast)
can; to be able to; ability
to change; to alter; to correct
good (virtuous); good at sth; benevolent
do not; surname Mo; there is none who
big; large; great
where; how