新 (xīn) — new

新 (xīn)

An adjective meaning "new," "fresh," or "modern." It describes things that are recently made, acquired, or encountered. Its antonym is 旧 (jiù), meaning "old" (for objects, not people). For people, the antonym is 老 (lǎo).

Meanings

1. [adjective] New, fresh, recently made or acquired.

Example Sentences

他买了一辆新车。 Tā mǎi le yī liàng xīn chē. He bought a new car.

我认识了一个新朋友。 Wǒ rènshi le yīgè xīn péngyou. I made a new friend.

这本书是新的。 Zhè běn shū shì xīn de. This book is new.

新年快乐！ Xīnnián kuàilè! Happy New Year!

Collocations

Memory Hook

Antonym of 旧 (jiù, old/worn). 新 has the 斤 (axe) radical and 木 (wood/tree) — a freshly cut tree is new timber. Something just made is 新.