Chinese

xīnrén
Meaning: newcomer; rookie
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

新
人

Example sentences

The company recruited many newcomers this year.
他是一位新人,還請各位多多關照。
他是一位新人,还请各位多多关照。
He is a newcomer, so please look after him.
這對新人的性格非常匹配。
这对新人的性格非常匹配。
This couple's personalities are a very good match.
祝這對新人百年好合,永結同心。
祝这对新人百年好合,永结同心。
Wishing the new couple a hundred years of harmony and eternal unity.

Usage Notes

Can refer to a new employee, a rookie in a field, or a newlywed.

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