懺悔

Etymology
Combination of abbreviated  + native Chinese.

Verb

 * 1) to make confession
 * 2) to repent one's sins

Usage notes
can be used to refer to both the Buddhist and Catholic tradition of confession and repentance.

Noun

 * 1)  repentance


 * 1) confession and repentance in Christianity and other religions
 * 2) confession to another person

Verb

 * 1)  confess


 * 1) confess and repent in Christianity and other religions
 * 2) confess to another person