English–Chinese
“newborn” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxīn shēng ér
Example
护士在照顾新生儿。hù shì zài zhào gù xīn shēng ér
The nurse is caring for the newborn.
How to say “newborn” in Chinese
“Newborn” in Chinese is 新生儿 (xīn shēng ér).
A very young infant at the beginning of life, whose recent arrival makes close care especially relevant.
Example sentences with 新生儿
妈妈在给新生儿喂奶。mā mā zài gěi xīn shēng ér wèi nǎi
The mother is breastfeeding the newborn.
Tips for using 新生儿
- In everyday Chinese, 新生儿 (xīnshēngér, "newborn") is a precise stage label, so it is common in hospital, childcare, and official information rather than as a family's usual form of address.