"turn over a new leaf" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 改过自新
• 重新做人

Definition

指重新开始生活，通常意味着积极改变自己的行为或态度。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是一个固定短语，不能按字面理解，常用于描述下决心改正过去的错误或习惯，表达积极向上的开始。在英语中很常用，适合日常或书面场合。需用完整表达方式。

Examples

After the new year, she decided to turn over a new leaf.

新年后，她决定**改过自新**。

He wants to turn over a new leaf and stop smoking.

他想**重新做人**，戒烟。

Moving to a new city gave her a chance to turn over a new leaf.

搬到新城市给了她**改过自新**的机会。

After getting fired, Mark really tried to turn over a new leaf and be more responsible.

被解雇后，马克真的努力**改过自新**，变得更有责任心。

"This year, I'm going to turn over a new leaf—no more bad habits," he promised.

“今年我要**改过自新**，不再有坏习惯了，”他说。

People often turn over a new leaf after a major life event, like graduation or marriage.

人们常在毕业或结婚等重大事件后**改过自新**。