Hanzi sentence loop
新 - xīn
new, recent, fresh, modern. Learn the character inside a sentence before pretending one square is a lesson.
“”。 新丁 is a common expression.
新 in a real sentence
“”。 新丁 is a common expression.Read 新 inside a short line first. Isolated character memorization is where motivation goes to nap.
Reading supports
Use these after the first listen. Pinyin is scaffolding; English is context; neither should become a sofa.
How to read 新
Click 新 to hear Mandarin pronunciation. Use the example words before memorizing it in isolation.
| Hanzi | 新 |
|---|---|
| Traditional | 新 |
| Pinyin | xīn |
| English | new, recent, fresh, modern |
| Radical hint | 斤 |
Short sentences you can say today
Sentence reps
Practice 新 in sentences
Do not memorize 新 as a lonely square. Hear a short sentence, log it, then recall the meaning.
Common words with this character
new addition to a family; a boy who has just come of age; newcomer
Arai
newcomer; new recruit; fresh talent; newlywed, esp. new bride; newlywed couple; bride and groom
newly-appointed; newly elected; new
Mistake warning
Do not memorize 新 only as an isolated symbol. Read it inside words like 新丁 and 新井 first, then come back to the single-character pronunciation.