弃恶从善 Abandon evil and follow good
Explanation
指放弃坏的、邪恶的行为，改掉坏习惯，去做好的事情。
To abandon bad and evil behavior, change bad habits, and do good things.
Origin Story
从前，有个叫阿强的小伙子，从小就调皮捣蛋，偷鸡摸狗，是村里出了名的坏小子。他经常欺负弱小，偷盗财物，村民们都对他避之不及。有一天，阿强偶然看到一位老爷爷在路边帮助一位迷路的孩童，老爷爷慈祥的笑容深深触动了阿强的心。那一刻，阿强仿佛明白了什么，他意识到自己以前的行为是多么可恶。他决定改过自新，弃恶从善。他开始帮助村民们干活，照顾孤寡老人，学习文化知识。慢慢地，阿强变得善良正直，村民们也重新接纳了他。他用自己的行动证明，人是可以改变的，只要有决心，就能弃恶从善，做一个对社会有用的人。
Once upon a time, there was a young man named Aqiang, who was mischievous and naughty from a young age. He was known in the village for his bad deeds. He often bullied the weak, stole property, and villagers avoided him. One day, Aqiang happened to see an old man helping a lost child on the roadside. The old man's kind smile deeply touched Aqiang's heart. At that moment, Aqiang seemed to understand something. He realized how despicable his past behavior was. He decided to turn over a new leaf and do good. He started helping villagers with their work, caring for the elderly and orphans, and studying. Gradually, Aqiang became kind and upright, and the villagers accepted him again. He proved through his actions that people can change, as long as they are determined, they can abandon evil and do good, and become a useful person for society.
Usage
作谓语、宾语、定语；常用来形容一个人改邪归正。
Used as predicate, object, or attributive; often used to describe someone who has turned over a new leaf.
Examples
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他以前是个地痞流氓，如今却弃恶从善，重新做人了。
tā yǐqián shì ge dìpi liúmáng, rújīn què qì'è cóngshàn, chóngxīn zuò rén le.
He used to be a hooligan, but now he has turned over a new leaf and become a new man.
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浪子回头金不换，希望他能弃恶从善。
làngzi huítóu jīn bù huàn, xīwàng tā néng qì'è cóngshàn
A prodigal son returns, and I hope he will mend his ways.