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“modern” in Chinese

Chinese

Also现代 (xiàn dài)

Pronunciation

Pinyinxīn shì

Example

新式的衣服很流行。xīn shì de yī fú hěn liú xíng

Modern clothes are very popular.

Illustration for 新式 (modern)

How to say “modern” in Chinese

“Modern” in Chinese is 新式 (xīn shì).

A newer pattern replaces an established one in how something looks, works, or is done.

Full entry for 新式: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 新式

老师开始采用新式教学法,课堂更生动了。lǎo shī kāi shǐ cǎi yòng xīn shì jiào xué fǎ kè táng gēng shēng dòng le

The teacher began using modern teaching methods, and the class became more lively.

Tips for using 新式

  • The word often describes a design as different from an older type, so it does not always claim that the item is the latest product on the market.

Other Chinese words for “modern”

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现代

xiàn dài

adjectivemodern

现代建筑很有特色。xiàn dài jiàn zhù hěn yǒu tè sè

Modern architecture is distinctive.

“modern” in other languages