Writing
新手 (xīn shǒu) — how to say "beginner" in Chinese
新手
Beginner
noun
Character composition
新
new
手
hand
Radicals / Keys
手
Hand
#64 · shǒu · 4 strokes
斤
Axe
#69 · jīn · 4 strokes
Collocations
新手司机
xīn shǒu sī jī
novice driver
Examples
他是新手，需要多练习。
He is a beginner and needs more practice.
我是新手。
I am a beginner.
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Frequently asked questions
How to say beginner in Mandarin?
"beginner" in Chinese is 新手 (xīn shǒu).
新手 meaning in English
新手 (xīn shǒu) means "Beginner".
How is 新手 pronounced?
It is pronounced xīn shǒu (written as xin shou, xinshou). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "beginner" in Chinese characters?
It is written 新手: 新 has 13 strokes, 手 has 4 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 新手?
新手 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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