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忏悔
chànhuǐ
Description
“忏悔”是说一个人做了错事以后，心里很难过，想承认错误，希望得到原谅。
"忏悔" means feeling sorry and wanting forgiveness after doing something wrong.
这个词常常和宗教有关，比如在教堂里向神忏悔。
This word is often related to religion, such as confessing to God in a church.
Meanings
忏悔chànhuǐ
to repent; to confess one's wrongs with regret
他为自己做的错事忏悔。
He repented for the wrong things he did.
忏悔chànhuǐ
repentance; confession of sins
他的忏悔让大家很感动。
His confession moved everyone deeply.
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Notes
- Etymology
忏 (repent, from Sanskrit ksama) + 悔 (regret); often has a religious or moral tone.
- Nuance
stronger and more formal than 后悔; implies acknowledging guilt, not just feeling sorry.
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