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How to Say ‘This shirt is newly bought.’ in Traditional Chinese

這件襯衫是新買的。

zhè jiàn chèn shān shì xīn mǎi de

[zhè jiàn chènshān shir xīn mǎi de]

Phrase Breakdown

這件襯衫

zhè jiàn chèn shān

this shirt

襯衫 (chènshān) means 'shirt'. 件 (jiàn) is the measure word for clothing.

Example

這件襯衫很好看。

This shirt looks nice.

Words in this phrase

這

zhè

[zhè]

this

Indicates a specific object mentioned or nearby.

Example

殘劍的這張字表達了他的思想。

Broken Sword's piece of calligraphy expresses his thoughts.

件

jiàn

[jiàn]

classifier for items/pieces

Measure word for luggage, clothing, matters.

Example

兩件行李

two pieces of luggage

襯衫

chèn shān

[chènshān]

shirt

A button-up shirt, usually with a collar.

Example

這件襯衫很適合你。

This shirt really suits you.

是新買的。

shì xīn mǎi de

is newly bought

The pattern 是…的 highlights that the item is new. Say 的 (de) lightly.

Example

鞋子是新買的。

The shoes are new.

Words in this phrase

是

shì

[shir]

to be; am/is/are

是 is the verb 'to be' used for identity, emphasis, or agreement.

Example

我也是剛畢業的新鮮人。

I am also a recent graduate.

新

xīn

[xīn]

new; newly

New, or recently done when before a verb.

Example

我的手機是新的。

My phone is new.

買

mǎi

[mǎi]

to buy

To pay money for something.

Example

我想買便當。

I want to buy a lunchbox.

的

[de]

(nominalizing particle)

At the end of 是…的, it turns a description into a noun-like phrase: 'a red one'.

Example

這本書是新的。

This book is new.

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