English–Chinese

“refreshing” in Chinese

Chinese

Also凉爽 (liáng shuǎng) · 爽快 (shuǎng kuài)

Pronunciation

Pinyiněr mù yī xīn

Example

这个设计真让人耳目一新。zhè ge shè jì zhēn ràng rén ěr mù yì xīn

This design is really refreshing.

Illustration for 耳目一新 (refreshing)

How to say “refreshing” in Chinese

“Refreshing” in Chinese is 耳目一新 (ěr mù yī xīn).

A familiar experience feels newly made through what the ears hear and the eyes see.

Full entry for 耳目一新: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 耳目一新

他的穿着风格总是有新意,走在街上很容易让人耳目一新。tā de chuān zhe fēng gé zǒng shì yǒu xīn yì zǒu zài jiē shàng hěn róng yì ràng rén ěr mù yì xīn

His clothing style always has a fresh touch, and people easily find it refreshing when he walks down the street.

Tips for using 耳目一新

  • In conversation, this four-syllable idiom is a polished way to praise creative work, so it suits a design or presentation better than a casual reaction to a small change.

Other Chinese words for “refreshing”

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凉爽

liáng shuǎng

adjectiverefreshing

早上空气很凉爽,适合跑步。zǎo shàng kōng qì hěn liáng shuǎng shì hé pǎo bù

The air is refreshing in the morning, making it good for jogging.

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爽快

shuǎng kuài

adjectiverefreshing

洗完澡后我感觉很爽快。xǐ wán zǎo hòu wǒ gǎn jué hěn shuǎng kuài

After taking a shower, I feel very refreshed.

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