"repentance" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 忏悔
• 悔改

Definition

对自己做错事的深切懊悔，并真心希望改正行为。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于正式或宗教语境, 强调对重大错误或罪行的真诚悔改。常与“表达”、“感受到”等动词连用。

Examples

He showed true repentance for his actions.

他对自己的行为表现出真正的**忏悔**。

Her repentance was clear in her apology.

她的道歉中显露出**忏悔**之情。

Many religions teach the importance of repentance.

许多宗教都教导**忏悔**的重要性。

Without repentance, it's hard to move on from past mistakes.

没有**忏悔**，很难从过去的错误中走出来。

He spoke with deep repentance in his voice.

他说话时语气中充满了**忏悔**。

For her, repentance meant making real changes, not just saying sorry.

对她来说，**忏悔**意味着真正改变，而不仅仅是道歉。