新生

xīnshēng

noun HSK 7-9 #6,438

Meanings

大学新生今天报到。

Dàxué xīnshēng jīntiān bàodào.

University freshmen register today.

经历了磨难，他获得了新生。

Jīnglì le mónàn, tā huòdé le xīnshēng.

After going through hardships, he gained a new life.

usage

新生 has two main meanings: as a noun meaning 'new student/freshman' and as a concept meaning 'new life/rebirth'. Context makes it clear.

新 xīn

生 shēng