Definition
推陈出新 is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning 'to push out the old and bring in the new' — it describes innovation that builds on or replaces outdated ideas, methods, or products. You can use it in contexts like business strategy, artistic creation, or institutional reform. The literal image is 'push out the stale, bring forth the fresh'.
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to discard the old and introduce the newto innovate by building on past achievements
Examples
- 推陈出新，。Zhè jiā gōngsī bùduàn tuī chén chū xīn, zài shìchǎng shàng bǎochí le lǐngxiān dìwèi.This company constantly innovates, maintaining a leading position in the market.
- 推陈出新，。Yìshù chuàngzuò xūyào tuī chén chū xīn, bù néng zǒng shì chóngfù lǎo tàolù.Artistic creation requires innovation; you can't always repeat old formulas.
- 推陈出新，。Jiàoyù gǎigé yě yào tuī chén chū xīn, cáinéng shìyìng xīn shídài de xūqiú.Educational reform also needs to innovate in order to meet the needs of the new era.
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