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赎罪之旅
shú zuì zhī lǚ
atonement journey
他决定开始一段赎罪之旅，希望能弥补过去的错误。
He decided to embark on an atonement journey to make amends for his past mistakes.
formal
A journey undertaken to seek redemption or make amends for past wrongdoings.
为了赎罪，他独自前往西藏，开启了一段漫长的赎罪之旅。
To atone for his sins, he traveled alone to Tibet, embarking on a long journey of atonement.
这部电影讲述了一个男人通过赎罪之旅重新找回内心的平静。
The movie tells the story of a man who finds inner peace through an atonement journey.
Often used in literary, psychological, or spiritual contexts to describe a deliberate effort to confront and rectify past mistakes.
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Pro Tip
Literal vs. Figurative Meaning
While '赎罪之旅' literally means 'a journey for atonement,' it is almost always used metaphorically to describe a process of personal growth or redemption rather than a physical trip. For example, one might say 'His time in prison was his赎罪之旅' to imply he used the experience to reflect and change.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
This phrase is not used for casual mistakes or minor regrets. It implies a significant wrongdoing and a sincere effort to make amends. Using it for trivial issues may sound unnatural.
Word Origin
The term combines '赎罪' (shúzuì, meaning 'atonement' or 'redemption') and '之旅' (zhī lǚ, meaning 'journey'). '赎罪' derives from classical Chinese, where '赎' means 'to redeem' and '罪' means 'sin' or 'wrongdoing.' '之旅' is a modern compound meaning 'journey,' often used in metaphorical contexts.
Usage Notes
This phrase is typically used in formal or literary contexts to describe a transformative journey aimed at personal redemption. It can refer to literal travel or metaphorical inner journeys. Avoid using it in casual conversation unless referring to a serious, introspective process.
Word Breakdown
赎罪
atonement or redemption for sins/wrongdoings
compound之旅
journey or trip
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