How to Say ‘New’ in Simplified Chinese
新的
xīn de
[xīn de]
💬 Usage Tip: 的 after an adjective turns it into ... one before a noun: 新的猫 = new cat. This pattern is everywhere: 小的房间 (small room), 贵的东西 (expensive thing).
Phrase Breakdown
新
xīn
[xīn]
new
Recently created, built, or brought into use.
我买了新的鞋子。
I bought new shoes.
的
de
[de]
(possessive)
Used to indicate possession or association.
这是我的书。
This is my book.
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