Definition
新人 (xīn rén) is a general noun for a person who is new to a group, role, or situation — it can mean a newcomer at work, a rising talent, or a newlywed. Unlike 新手 (xīn shǒu), which emphasizes inexperience in a skill, 新人 focuses on being new to the context. Unlike 新生 (xīn shēng), which specifically means a new student or a newborn, 新人 is broader and not tied to school or birth.
noun
newcomernew memberfresh talentrising starnewlywed (bride or couple)
Easily confused
- 亲人qīn rénlook-alikeclose relative, family member (immediate family)
- 信任xìn rènsound-aliketo trust; to have confidence in
Examples
- 新人。Tā shì wǒmen gōngsī de xīn rén.He is a newcomer in our company.
- 新人。Zhè cì bǐsài chūxiàn le hěn duō xīn rén.Many fresh talents appeared in this competition.
- 新人。Zhè duì xīn rén xià gè yuè jiéhūn.This newlywed couple will get married next month.
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