初来乍到

初來乍到
chūláizhàdào
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 chūláizhàdào, qǐng dàjiā duōduō zhǐjiào.
I'm new here — please give me your guidance.
Tā chūláizhàdào, duì zhèlǐ de guīju hái bù tài 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 关照 or 多多指教.

Stroke Order

chū
lái
zhà
dào