新颖

新穎

xīnyǐng

adjective HSK 7-9 #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

HSK 3

这个设计非常新颖。

Zhège shèjì fēicháng xīnyǐng.

This design is very original.

HSK 4

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