Chinese
xīnxiān
Meaning: fresh; novel
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

媽媽在市場買了一些新鮮的魚。
妈妈在市场买了一些新鲜的鱼。
Mother bought some fresh fish at the market.
這個市場賣很多新鮮蔬菜。
This market sells a lot of fresh vegetables.
商店正在賣新鮮的水果。
The store is selling fresh fruit.
他打開窗戶,讓新鮮空氣進來。
He opened the window to let fresh air in.
這斤蘋果很新鮮。
This catty of apples is very fresh.

Usage Notes

Describes food that is not stale, clean air, or something new and interesting.

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