Definition
新手 (xīn shǒu) is the most common word for 'novice, beginner' — someone new to a task or field. It focuses on inexperience, unlike 新人 (xīn rén), which emphasizes being new to a group or role (e.g., a new employee), or 新生 (xīn shēng), which specifically means 'new student' or 'freshman' at a school.
noun
novicebeginnernewbie (someone with little experience)
Easily confused
- 亲手qīn shǒulook-alikepersonally; with one's own hands
Examples
- 新手，。Zuòwéi xīn shǒu, nǐ yīnggāi duō wèn wèntí.As a novice, you should ask more questions.
- 新手，。Zhège xīn shǒu jìnbù hěn kuài, dàjiā dōu kuā tā.This beginner is improving quickly, and everyone praises him.
- 新手，。Tā duì xīn shǒu hěn nàixīn, zǒng shì mànmàn jiāo.He is very patient with novices and always teaches slowly.
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