English–Chinese
“new” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxīn
Example
这件衣服是新的。zhè jiàn yī fú shì xīn de
This item of clothing is new.
How to say “new” in Chinese
“New” in Chinese is 新 (xīn).
A thing or idea has become fresh, different, or closer to the present than what came before.
Example sentences with 新
我们家每年都过新年。wǒ men jiā měi nián dōu guò xīn nián
My family celebrates New Year every year.
Tips for using 新
- English speakers often connect new only with an unused object, but this Chinese adjective also describes recent changes in plans, methods, and other nonphysical things.