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Describing something as new with 新 (xīn)
Description & Modification
Structure
新 + Noun
Explanation
新 (xīn) means "new" and is used as an adjective to describe something recently made, acquired, or experienced. It is placed directly before the noun it modifies without needing 的 in most cases. For example, 新年 means "New Year" and 新书 means "new book."
Examples
她刚买了一部新手机，特别开心。
tā gāng mǎi le yī bù xīn shǒujī, tèbié kāixīn.
She just bought a new phone and is really happy.
我们公司来了一个新同事，人很好。
wǒmen gōngsī lái le yī gè xīn tóngshì, rén hěn hǎo.
A new colleague joined our company; they're really nice.
你看了他的新电影吗？听说很好看。
nǐ kàn le tā de xīn diànyǐng ma? tīngshuō hěn hǎokàn.
Have you seen his new movie? I heard it's really good.