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一改故轍

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Mandarin · pinyin yī gǎi gù zhé

complete change from the old rut (idiom); dramatic change of direction
a volte-face
to change old practices

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一: yī · one; a, an; alone
改: gǎi · change, alter; improve, remodel
故: gù · ancient, old; reason, because
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辙: zhé · wagon ruts, wheel tracks

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1–3–4–2 · yi1 gai3 gu4 zhe2

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jat1 goi2 gu3 cit3

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