焕然一新

煥然一新
huànrányīxīn
idiom #12,487

Meanings

  1. 1 to take on an entirely new look; completely renewed
  2. 2 brand new; changed beyond recognition

Examples

Jīngguò zhuāngxiū, fángzi huànrányīxīn.
After renovation, the house looks completely new.
Zhè zuò chéngshì huànrányīxīn, biànhuà hěn dà.
This city has been completely transformed — the changes are huge.

Tips

usage
焕然一新 always implies a positive transformation. It's used for physical renovations, personal makeovers, or organizational reforms that produce a dramatically improved result.

Stroke Order

huàn
rán
xīn