Chinese
huànrányīxīn
Meaning: to take on a completely new look; to look brand new
Part of Speech: Idiom

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Handwriting

煥然一新
煥
然
一
新
焕然一新
焕
然
一
新

Example sentences

After the renovation, this old house looks completely new.
這座城市的面貌煥然一新。
这座城市的面貌焕然一新。
The appearance of this city has been completely renewed.

Usage Notes

Describes a place or situation that has been improved or restored to a fresh and bright state.

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