Chinese
xīnyǐng
Meaning: novel; original; new and unique
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

新穎
新
穎
新颖
新
颖

Example sentences

The design plan he proposed is very novel.
這部電影的題材非常新穎。
这部电影的题材非常新颖。
The subject matter of this movie is very novel.
這一派畫家的畫風新穎,用色也十分大膽。
这一派画家的画风新颖,用色也十分大胆。
The style of this school of painters is innovative, and their use of color is very bold.

Usage Notes

Describes ideas, designs, or styles that are fresh and unconventional.

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