更新
gēngxīn
To renew in Chinese is 更新 (gēngxīn).
更新 is used to mean to renew or update. This includes renewing documents such as passports, updating software or refreshing a state of affairs.
Meaning: to make new again (verb)
Which one should you use?
While 更新 focuses on making something 'new' or 'updated', the term 续期 (xùqī) is used specifically when you want to express extending the duration of a subscription, lease or contract.
How does it change in a sentence?
To indicate that a renewal or update has been completed, you can add the particle 了 (le) after the verb to form 更新了.
How do you pronounce it?
gēngxīn
Did you know?
- During the 新年 (xīnnián) or 'New Year' celebrations, the concept of renewing the home involves a ritual deep cleaning to physically sweep away the old.
- In the world of Chinese web novels and comics, fans use 更新 (gēngxīn) as a command to demand that an author post the next chapter.
- While 更新 (gēngxīn) updates software, refreshing a web browser requires the word 刷新 (shuāxīn), which literally means 'to brush new'.
Examples in context
- 我必须更新我的护照。I must renew my passport.This sentence shows how to use 更新 for renewing a passport.Tatoeba #342850 by fucongcong, translation #255405 by CK
- 我向他道賀；也向裴林州長道賀，為他們所成就的一切。我迫不及待想和他們攜手合作，在未來數月更新這個國家的許諾。I congratulate him, I congratulate Governor Palin for all that they've achieved. And I look forward to working with them to renew this nation's promise in the months ahead.This sentence demonstrates using 更新 in the context of renewing a nation's promise.Tatoeba #347819 by Martha, translation #347746 by Jesse
- Wō xiăng zhūdū wō de huìyuán (我想续订我的会员)I want to renew my membership.
- 软件需要更新。ruǎnjiàn xūyào gēngxīn.The software needs to be updated/renewed.
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Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a membership card.
- 浩然 Haoran晓雯，你的会员卡过期了吗？Xiǎowén, nǐ de huìyuánkǎ guòqī le ma?Xiaowen, has your membership card expired?
- 晓雯 Xiaowen是的，我得赶紧更新它。Shì de, wǒ děi gǎnjǐn gēngxīn tā.Yes, I need to renew it quickly.
- 浩然 Haoran是在线更新还是去店里？Shì zàixiàn gēngxīn háishì qù diàn lǐ?Do you renew it online or go to the store?
- 晓雯 Xiaowen我可以直接在线更新。Wǒ kěyǐ zhíjiē zàixiàn gēngxīn.I can just renew it online.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
