Learning Chinese: How to Say "New" in Chinese
Chinese Characters: 新
Pinyin: xīn
Pronunciation: shin
English Translation: New
Usage:
"新 (xīn)" is the most common way to say "new" in Chinese. It can be used to describe anything that is new, including objects, people, or ideas.
Example:
Chinese: 这是我新买的书。
Pinyin: Zhè shì wǒ xīn mǎi de shū.
English: This is the new book I bought.
Variations:
There are a few variations of "新 (xīn)" that you may hear:
新的 (xīn de): A more formal way to say "new."
崭新 (zhǎn xīn): Used to describe something that is brand new and shiny.
Tips for Learning:
Practice saying "新 (xīn)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "new" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "新 (xīn)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:
"新 (xīn)" is often used in compound words, such as 新闻 (xīn wén), which means "news."
To say "new year" in Chinese, you can say "新年 (xīn nián)."
In some regions of China, people may also use "生 (shēng)" to mean "new." However, "新 (xīn)" is more commonly used.
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