Definition
初来乍到 is a four-character idiom (成语) that means 'to have just arrived and therefore be unfamiliar with the place or situation.' It is often used in self-introductions or to describe a newcomer, carrying a humble or slightly hesitant tone. Unlike the plain phrase '刚来' (gāng lái), this expression emphasizes the feeling of being new and out of place.
idiom
to be a newcomerhaving just arrived (and not yet familiar)
Examples
- 初来乍到，。Wǒ chū lái zhà dào, duì zhèlǐ hái bú tài shúxī.I just arrived and am not very familiar with this place yet.
- 初来乍到，。chū lái zhà dào de tā, hěn kuài jiù jiāo dào le xīn péngyou.He, a newcomer, quickly made new friends.
- 初来乍到，。chū lái zhà dào, qǐng dàjiā duō duō guānzhào.I'm new here, please take care of me.
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