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新鲜 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
新鲜xīnxiānfresh (experience, food etc)HSK 3, ns, rank #2178, Medium
新鲜xīnxiānfreshnessHSK 3, ns, rank #2178, Medium
新鲜xīnxiānnovelHSK 3, ns, rank #2178, Medium
新鲜xīnxiānuncommonHSK 3, ns, rank #2178, Medium
xīnxiān(xin1xian1) T1
  1. 1fresh (experience, food etc)
  2. 2freshness
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March 24, 2026
新鲜(新鮮)xīnxiān(xin1xian1)

新鲜 (xīnxiān) means 'fresh' and is commonly used to describe food that is recently harvested or prepared, as well as experiences that are novel or uncommon. In everyday contexts, it can refer to both the freshness of ingredients and the excitement of trying something new.

Frequency#2178DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, fresh ingredients are highly valued, and there is a strong emphasis on eating seasonal, local produce. Markets often showcase fresh produce, and the term 新鲜 reflects the cultural importance placed on quality food.

Memory Tip

Think of 新 (new) and 鲜 (delicious) coming together to create 'fresh'. Picture a freshly picked fruit that is both new and delicious, enticing you with its vibrant colors and sweet aroma, making it a memorable experience.

Meanings of 新鲜

xīnxiān(xin1xian1)
1fresh (experience, food etc)
2freshness
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About 新鲜

新鲜Simplified
新鮮Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#2178Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L3HSK 3.0L3IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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AI Study Notes for 新鲜

Quick Contrast

新鲜 (xīnxiān) vs 新颖 (xīnyǐng): use 新鲜 for freshness in food or experiences, while 新颖 emphasizes novelty or originality in ideas or designs.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 新 (new) and 鲜 (delicious) coming together to create 'fresh'. Picture a freshly picked fruit that is both new and delicious, enticing you with its vibrant colors and sweet aroma, making it a memorable experience.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 新鲜 with 新 (new), which does not imply freshness in terms of food. This term is informal and often used in casual conversations. Common collocations include 新鲜水果 (fresh fruit) and 新鲜事 (new things).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 3 word, 新鲜 connects with other words related to food and experiences at this level. Students should focus on using this word in sentences to describe both food and novel experiences to reinforce its meaning.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, fresh ingredients are highly valued, and there is a strong emphasis on eating seasonal, local produce. Markets often showcase fresh produce, and the term 新鲜 reflects the cultural importance placed on quality food.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 新鲜 with 新 (new) and use it incorrectly to describe anything new, like saying 新鲜书 (fresh book) instead of 新书 (new book). Remember, 新鲜 specifically conveys freshness, especially in food contexts.

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Component Characters

新xīnnew
HSK 113 strokes斤
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鲜xiānfew
HSK 414 strokes鱼
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Grammar Patterns of 新鲜

新鲜 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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请把窗户打开，好让____空气进来。

Please open the window so that fresh air can come in.

Example Sentences for 新鲜 (10)

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我一直坚持用新鲜水果做甜点。

wǒ yī zhí jiān chí yòng xīn xiān shuǐ guǒ zuò tián diǎn。

I tend to stick to fresh fruit for pudding.
2
你的饮食中新鲜果蔬充足吗？

nǐ de yǐn shí zhōng xīn xiān guǒ shū chōng zú ma？

Are there plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet?
3
新鲜事物的魅力一定让你兴奋不已。

xīn xiān shì wù de mèi lì yī dìng ràng nǐ xīng fèn bù yǐ。

You must be feeling exhilarated by the call of the new.
4
这周超市的新鲜鲑鱼特价销售。

zhè zhōu chāo shì de xīn xiān guī yú tè jià xiāo shòu。

Fresh salmon is a bargain at the supermarket this week.
5
这正是我们所需要的，为团队注入新鲜血液。

zhè zhèng shì wǒ mén suǒ xū yào de， ， wéi tuán duì zhù rù xīn xiān xiě。

That's what we need, some new blood in the team.
6
我深吸了一口海边的新鲜空气。

wǒ shēn xī le yī kǒu hǎi biān de xīn xiān kōng qì。

I took a deep breath of the fresh sea air.
7
我站在那儿呼吸着挪威新鲜的空气。

wǒ zhàn zài nà ér hū xī zháo nuó wēi xīn xiān de kōng qì。

I stood there breathing in the fresh Norwegian air.
8
我偏爱加有新鲜水果的精致油酥甜点。

wǒ piān ài jiā yǒu xīn xiān shuǐ guǒ de jīng zhì yóu sū tián diǎn。

I am partial to desserts that combine fresh fruit with fine pastry.
9
我要是能天天吃到新鲜的肉就好了.

wǒ yào shì néng tiān tiān chī dào xīn xiān de ròu jiù hǎo le.

I wish I could afford to dine off fresh meat every day.
10
如此新鲜的事物刚开始必然会有些问题。

rú cǐ xīn xiān de shì wù gāng kāi shǐ bì rán huì yǒu xiē wèn tí。

There are bound to be teething problems with something so new.

Cultural Notes for 新鲜

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, fresh ingredients are highly valued, and there is a strong emphasis on eating seasonal, local produce. Markets often showcase fresh produce, and the term 新鲜 reflects the cultural importance placed on quality food.

Frequently Asked Questions about 新鲜

Yes, 新鲜 can describe experiences or ideas that are novel or uncommon, not just food.