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March 24, 2026
重新chóngxīn(chong2xin1)
重新 (chóngxīn) means 'again' or 'once more,' and is used to indicate doing something anew or repeating an action. It often conveys a sense of starting over or making a fresh attempt, commonly used in contexts like restarting a project or revisiting a decision.
Frequency#688DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of starting over is significant, such as during the New Year when people often reflect on the past and wish to refresh their lives, making 重新 a poignant term during this time.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 're' (再) sign on a fresh canvas (新), indicating that you should paint again. The '重' (chóng) means 'heavy' or 'again' and suggests the weight of redoing something, while '新' (xīn) means 'new,' as in creating something fresh.
Meanings of 重新
chóngxīn(chong2xin1)
1again
2once more
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About 重新
重新Simplified
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副形词xíngróngcíadj-adverb (adj.-adv.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1
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AI Study Notes for 重新
Quick Contrast
重做 (chóngzuò) vs 重新 (chóngxīn): use 重新 when emphasizing starting over or making a fresh attempt, while 重做 focuses specifically on the act of doing something again.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 're' (再) sign on a fresh canvas (新), indicating that you should paint again. The '重' (chóng) means 'heavy' or 'again' and suggests the weight of redoing something, while '新' (xīn) means 'new,' as in creating something fresh.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include using 重新 in a context where a simple 'again' would suffice. It's more formal, so it's best used in written or spoken contexts where clarity is needed. Remember that it pairs well with verbs to indicate the action being repeated.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 4 word, 重新 connects with other words related to repetition or renewal, such as 再 (zài) which means 'again.' Focus on verb combinations, as this word is often used with actions needing repetition.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of starting over is significant, such as during the New Year when people often reflect on the past and wish to refresh their lives, making 重新 a poignant term during this time.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 重新 with just 再, using it in overly casual contexts. For example, saying 重新去吃 (chóngxīn qù chī) when simply 再去吃 (zài qù chī) is more appropriate for saying 'go eat again.'
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Grammar Patterns of 重新
重新 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 3 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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Cultural Notes for 重新
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of starting over is significant, such as during the New Year when people often reflect on the past and wish to refresh their lives, making 重新 a poignant term during this time.
Frequently Asked Questions about 重新
Yes, but it's more commonly used in formal settings or writing, so consider the context.
Not exactly. 再 is more casual, while 重新 implies a deeper or more significant restart.
Simply place it before the verb to indicate redoing the action, e.g., 重新开始 (chóngxīn kāishǐ) means 'start again'.
