Chinese

xīnshēng
Meaning: new student; new life; newborn
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

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Handwriting

新
生

Example sentences

This school welcomes many new students every year.
新生必須在下週五前完成註冊手續。
新生必须在下周五前完成注册手续。
New students must complete registration procedures by next Friday.
這間學校每年都會招收很多新生。
这间学校每年都会招收很多新生。
This school recruits many new students every year.
新生今天必須到學校報到。
新生今天必须到学校报到。
New students must report to the school today.

Usage Notes

Can refer to a student who has just entered a school, or metaphorically to a new life or a new beginning.

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