To atone for one's misdeeds by rendering meritorious service; to redeem oneself through outstanding achievements.
他因为之前的失误受到了处罚，现在他决心戴罪图功，争取在新项目中有所突破。
He was penalized for his previous errors, and now he is determined to redeem himself through meritorious service, striving for a breakthrough in the new project.
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During the Ming Dynasty, peasant uprisings were rampant, society was in turmoil, and the imperial court was unstable. Ma Fang led campaigns across the country, eventually rising to the position of General of Gansu.
He commanded his army to suppress a large-scale Hui uprising in Gansu. However, the Grand Supervisor Sun Chuanting intended to redeploy Ma Fang's troops, but Ma Fang ignored the order.
Sun Chuanting then submitted a memorial to the emperor impeaching him. Emperor Chongzhen allowed Ma Fang to atone for his misdeeds through meritorious service, waiting to see his future performance.
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