Chinese

chóngxīn
Meaning: again; anew; from the beginning
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

重
新

Example sentences

I decided to re-arrange my time.
從前作惡多端的他,如今已改邪歸正,重新做人。
从前作恶多端的他,如今已改邪归正,重新做人。
He who used to commit all kinds of evil has now turned over a new leaf and started his life anew.
公園的欄杆需要重新油漆。
公园的栏杆需要重新油漆。
The park's railings need to be repainted.

Usage Notes

Used when repeating an action or starting over from scratch.

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