新颖

新穎

xīnyǐng

adjective HSK 7 #20,288

Meanings

1 novel; original
2 innovative; fresh

Characters

tip of a plant; clever; outstanding

颖 originally meant the sharp tip of a grain shoot — the freshest, most vital part. Combined with 新, it means strikingly fresh and original.

Examples

这个设计非常新颖。

Zhège shèjì fēicháng xīnyǐng.

This design is very original.

老师的教学方法新颖独特。

Lǎoshī de jiàoxué fāngfǎ xīnyǐng dútè.

The teacher's teaching methods are novel and unique.

Tips

usage

新颖 emphasizes originality and creativity — something that hasn't been seen before. 新奇 emphasizes the feeling of wonder. A design can be 新颖 (original), and the audience's reaction is 新奇 (fascinated).

Stroke Order

新 xīn

颖 yǐng