新风

新風

xīnfēng

noun

Meanings

1 new trend
2 new custom
3 fresh atmosphere
4 fresh air (in HVAC systems)

Characters

wind, trend, custom

Examples

这家公司树立了行业新风。

Zhè jiā gōngsī shùlì le hángyè xīnfēng.

This company has set a new trend for the industry.

我们安装了新风系统。

Wǒmen ānzhuāng le xīnfēng xìtǒng.

We installed a fresh air system.

Tips

usage

Two main senses: (1) metaphorical — a new social custom or positive trend (移风易俗,树立新风); (2) literal — fresh outdoor air, especially in the term 新风系统 (ventilation system), which has become common in Chinese apartments due to air pollution concerns.

Stroke Order

新 xīn

风 fēng