浪子回头金不换

浪子回头金不换

Literally means:

a repented heart is more precious than gold

Actually means:

returning of the prodigal son to the fold

浪子, prodigal son, or debauchery and loafing young man; 回头, correct the mistake; 金不换, more precious than gold.

This phrase figuratively means a person who used to do evil things once truly repents and turns a new leaf, is also estimable. It implies a sense of leniency and acceptance of such persons.

浪子，整天游荡，不做正经事情的青年。回头，改正错误。金不换，非常难得、非常宝贵。

浪子回头金不换，比喻不干正经事或好事的人，或做过坏事的人，如果能悔恨自己的错误或罪行，重新做一个好人，那也是十分可贵的。含有宽容和接受这种人的意味。