新
xīn/ɕin⁵⁵/
The English word "new" is translated into Chinese as 新 (xīn).
Meaning: recently made or created (adj)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 新 | xīn | /ɕin⁵⁵/ (Mandarin, Standard Chinese, Sinological IPA) /ɕin⁵⁵/ (Mandarin, Chengdu, Sinological IPA) |
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| 新 | sin | /sin⁵⁵/ (Min Nan, Hokkien, Xiamen, Quanzhou, Zhangzhou, Jinjiang, Nan'an, Zhangpu, Philippines, Sinological IPA, General Taiwanese) /sin⁴⁴/ (Min Nan, Hokkien, Xiamen, Quanzhou, Zhangzhou, Jinjiang, Nan'an, Zhangpu, Philippines, Sinological IPA, Taipei, Kaohsiung, General Taiwanese) |
Hokkien |
新 is an adjective meaning recently made or created. To express that something is the latest or the newest, the term 最新 is used. When describing a person who has recently arrived at a place or joined a group, the phrase 新来的 is commonly used.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The word щин is the Dungan form, while 新 is used in Hokkien.
How does it change in a sentence?
When the adjective 新 is used to modify a noun, it is often followed by the particle 的 to form 新的.
How do you pronounce it?
The Hokkien form 新 is pronounced as sin (IPA: /ɕin⁵⁵/), using a high rising tone.
Did you know?
- The word for 'new' in Chinese is a cognate with the Burmese word သစ် (sac), which means 'new' or 'timber'.
- In some ancient forms, the character for 'new' is closely linked to the color 'green' or 'freshness', sharing a common linguistic ancestor with the word 青, meaning 'green' or 'blue'.
- In Chinese culture, 'new' is often associated with 'freshness' and 'vitality' rather than just the passage of time.
Examples in context
- 我有辆新车。I have a new car.This sentence shows how to use 新 to describe a car.Tatoeba #5862115 by verdastelo9604, translation #5852717 by CK
- 這些是新的。These are the new ones.This sentence demonstrates the use of 新 to describe objects.Tatoeba #6860675 by verdastelo9604, translation #3264697 by CK
- 我是新來的。I am new here.This sentence shows how 新 is used to describe a person's status as a newcomer.Tatoeba #6931240 by verdastelo9604, translation #799260 by slomox
- 新年New Year
- 新的一天New day
- 新产品New product
- 新手Novice
- 这是新鲜水果。This is fresh fruit.
- 尝试新鲜事物。Try new things.
- 她有很多新奇的想法。She has many creative ideas.
- 呢個係新鮮嘢嚟。This is something new.
- 新鞋New shoes
- 新书New book
- 最新技术Latest technology
- 490 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Zhiqiang is showing Xiaowen his new phone.
- 志强 Zhiqiang你看，这是我的新手机。Nǐ kàn, zhè shì wǒ de xīn shǒujī.Look, this is my new phone.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen哇，这个手机看起来很新。Wa, zhège shǒujī kàn qǐlái hěn xīn.Wow, this phone looks very new.
- 志强 Zhiqiang是的，我昨天才买的。Shì de, wǒ zuótiān cái mǎi de.Yes, I just bought it yesterday.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen功能一定比旧的好很多。Gōngnéng yīdìng bǐ jiù de hǎo hěnduō.The features must be much better than the old one.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “new” translations and entries 新, 新, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 新, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
