新秀

xīnxiù

noun #23,515

Measure Word

一位新秀 wèi

Meanings

1 rising star
2 new talent
3 rookie
4 newcomer with promise

Characters

outstanding, talented, elegant

Examples

HSK 7-9

他是今年NBA选秀中最受关注的新秀。

Tā shì jīnnián NBA xuǎnxiù zhōng zuì shòu guānzhù de xīnxiù.

He is the most closely watched rookie in this year's NBA draft.

HSK 7-9

这位歌坛新秀的第一张专辑就大获成功。

Zhèwèi gētán xīnxiù de dìyī zhāng zhuānjí jiù dà huò chénggōng.

This rising music star's debut album was a huge success.

Tips

usage

新秀 and 后起之秀 both mean rising star, but 新秀 is more neutral and contemporary (used for sports rookies, entertainment newcomers), while 后起之秀 is more classical/literary and implies surpassing one's predecessors.

Stroke Order

新 xīn

秀 xiù