初来乍到

初來乍到
chūlái-zhàdào
idiom #34,733

Meanings

  1. 1 to be a newcomer; just arrived
  2. 2 to have just got here (and not yet familiar with things)

Examples

Wǒ chūlái-zhàdào, qǐng dàjiā duōduō zhǐjiào.
I'm new here - please give me your guidance.
Tā chūlái-zhàdào, duì zhèlǐ de guīju hái bùtài shúxī.
He just got here and isn't very familiar with the rules yet.

Tips

usage
Set polite phrase used when introducing yourself in a new workplace, school, or city. = first time, = just / suddenly - together they double-emphasize 'I just got here'. Almost always followed by a humble request like 请多关照 or 请多多指教.

Stroke Order

chū
lái
zhà
dào