English–Chinese
“fresh” in Chinese
How to say “fresh” in Chinese
“Fresh” in Chinese is 鲜 (xiān).
A pleasing quality that feels lively and undiminished, from rich natural taste in food to brightness in color and newness in an idea.
Example sentences with 鲜
鲜奶放进冰箱可以保存更久。xiān nǎi fàng jìn bīng xiāng ké yǐ bǎo cún gèng jiǔ
Fresh milk can be kept longer in the refrigerator.
Tips for using 鲜
- In food talk, this adjective often points to savory umami, so it can praise a broth or mushroom dish even when the food is not newly cooked.
Other Chinese words for “fresh”
我昨天买的新鲜蔬菜很好吃。wǒ zuó tiān mǎi de xīn xiān shū cài hěn hǎo chī
The fresh vegetables I bought yesterday are delicious.
早晨的空气很清新。zǎo chén de kōng qì hěn qīng xīn
The morning air is very fresh.
我们吃了鲜活的海鲜。wǒ men chī le xiān huó de hǎi xiān
We ate fresh seafood.