sửa mình
Definition
- Verb (Reflexive):
- To correct oneself / to reform oneself: To consciously improve one's own character, behavior, or morals by overcoming faults and cultivating virtues. It implies a process of self-discipline and personal betterment.
- To mend one's ways: To change one's behavior for the better, especially after making mistakes or engaging in misconduct.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Sau lời khuyên của thầy, cậu ấy quyết tâm sửa mình. (After his teacher's advice, he was determined to correct himself.)
- Anh ta hứa sẽ sửa mình và không phạm lỗi nữa. (He promised to mend his ways and not make the same mistake again.)
- Sửa mình là một quá trình lâu dài và cần sự kiên trì. (Reforming oneself is a long process that requires perseverance.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is inherently reflexive, focusing on internal change and moral cultivation. It is often used in contexts of moral, ethical, or behavioral improvement rather than fixing practical skills.
Variants and Related Words
Tự sửa mình: A reinforced form meaning "to correct oneself."
- Cô ấy biết tự sửa mình mà không cần ai nhắc nhở. (She knows how to correct herself without anyone reminding her.)
Sửa chữa (v): To repair or fix (objects, not typically used for people in a moral sense).
- Sửa đổi (v): To amend or modify (often used for rules, behavior, or documents).
Synonyms
- Reform oneself: To make changes to improve oneself.
- Correct oneself: To rectify one's own errors.
- Mend one's ways: To improve one's behavior after being at fault.
Related Idioms
- Sửa mình sửa tánh: To reform one's character and temperament.
- Muốn tiến bộ, trước hết phải sửa mình sửa tánh. (To progress, one must first reform one's character and temperament.)