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TOPIK 5noun

개과천선

gaegwacheonseon

개과천선이 · 개과천선을

turning over a new leaf; reforming oneself

Example

그는 감옥에서 나온 뒤 개과천선해서 성실하게 살아요.

After getting out of prison, he turned over a new leaf and lives an honest life.

Word parts

개 correct과 fault천 move선 good

Literally 'correct your faults and move toward good.'