以功补过 — “Offset faults with merits; compensate mistakes with achievements”
以功补过 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to atone for one's errors by performing good deeds or rendering meritorious service; to make amends for faults with achievements”. Literally, “offset faults with merits; compensate mistakes with achievements”.
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以功补过 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- 以yǐ
- 功gōng
- 补bǔ
- 过guò
以功补过 Character Breakdown
Example Sentence with 以功补过
他希望能通过这次出色的表现，以功补过，挽回之前的失误。
He hopes that through this outstanding performance, he can make amends for his previous errors.
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Synonyms of 以功补过
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Questions about 以功补过
- What does 以功补过 mean?
- 以功补过 (yǐ gōng bǔ guò) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to atone for one's errors by performing good deeds or rendering meritorious service; to make amends for faults with achievements”.
- How do you pronounce 以功补过?
- 以功补过 is pronounced yǐ gōng bǔ guò in Mandarin Chinese.
- What does 以功补过 literally mean?
- Literally, 以功补过 means “offset faults with merits; compensate mistakes with achievements”. It is used to mean “to atone for one's errors by performing good deeds or rendering meritorious service; to make amends for faults with achievements”.
- What is the Chinese definition of 以功补过?
- 用功劳来弥补过错。