laap6 gung1 suk6 zeoi6立功贖罪立功赎罪
Jyutpinglaap6 gung1 suk6 zeoi6
Yalelaahp gūng suhk jeuih
Definition
To atone for one's crimes or mistakes by doing good deeds or performing meritorious service.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a formal and serious tone, often used in contexts involving legal trouble, workplace discipline, or moral redemption. It implies that a person has committed a significant error and must perform a specific, substantial act of merit to balance the scales. Unlike casual apologies, it suggests a strategic effort to regain lost trust or status.
Examples
He wants to atone for his mistakes by handling the big project for the company.
You have done so many wrong things, how are you going to atone for them?
Related words
Common phrases
hope to atone for one's crimes
use this to atone for one's crimes
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