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“not fresh” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinbù xīn xiān

Example

这菜不新鲜，别买了。zhè cài bù xīn xiān bié mǎi le

This vegetable isn't fresh, so don't buy it.

Illustration for 不新鲜 (not fresh)

How to say “not fresh” in Chinese

“Not fresh” in Chinese is 不新鲜 (bù xīn xiān).

Something has lost its lively, newly made quality, whether it is food or an idea.

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

Example sentences with 不新鲜

这批水果放久了，已经不新鲜了。zhè pī shuí guǒ fàng jiǔ le yǐ jīng bù xīn xiān le

This batch of fruit has been sitting for too long and is no longer fresh.

Tips for using 不新鲜

  • The negative adjective combines naturally with degree words: 有点 (yǒudiǎn, "a little") makes the judgment mild, while 太 (tài, "too") makes it stronger.

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