Writing
清新 (qīng xīn) — how to say "fresh" in Chinese
清新
Fresh, clean
adjective
Character composition
清
clear, pure
新
new
Radicals / Keys
斤
Axe
#69 · jīn · 4 strokes
水
Water
#85 · shuǐ · 4 strokes
Collocations
清新的空气
qīng xīn de kōng qì
fresh air
Examples
雨后的空气很清新。
The air is very fresh after the rain.
空气清新。
The air is fresh.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "fresh" in Chinese?
"fresh" in Chinese is 清新 (qīng xīn).
清新 meaning in English
清新 (qīng xīn) means "Fresh, clean".
How is 清新 pronounced?
It is pronounced qīng xīn (written as qing xin, qingxin). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "fresh" in Chinese characters?
It is written 清新: 清 has 11 strokes, 新 has 13 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 清新?
清新 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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