新 xīn
new / fresh / recent
新 (xīn) means "new / fresh / recent" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 新
重新
chóngxīn
to do again / anew
设计师
shèjìshī
designer
办公室
bàngōngshì
office
空气
kōngqì
air
报告
bàogào
report
菜单
càidān
menu
Frequently asked questions
What does 新 (xīn) mean in Chinese?
新 (xīn) means "new / fresh / recent" in Chinese. 新 (xīn) means "new / fresh / recent" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 新 in a sentence?
Use 新 (xīn) the way you would use "new / fresh / recent" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 新?
Common words that pair with 新 include 重新. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 新 (xīn) and 大 (dà)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 新 means "new / fresh / recent"; 大 means "big / large / great / major". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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Why this concept matters
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Speak1000 teaches 新 as part of a cumulative sentence network. You connect it to concepts you already know, hear the combinations in context, and retrieve them in new situations.
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