新 (xīn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 新 (xīn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 新 (xīn) means "new; fresh". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 斤.

Q: How do you write 新 stroke by stroke?

新 has 13 strokes. The radical is 斤. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 新 and 断?

新 (xīn) and 断 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 新?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 斤. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 新?

Common words containing 新 include: 新年 (xīn nián) — New Year; 新闻 (xīn wén) — news; 新鲜 (xīn xiān) — fresh.

How to Write 新

The character 新 (xīn) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 斤 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

新 is pronounced xīn in Mandarin Chinese. It means new; fresh.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 新 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 新

新年 xīn nián

New Year

新闻 xīn wén

news

新鲜 xīn xiān

fresh

Example Sentences

新年快乐！

xīn nián kuài lè

Happy New Year!

我在看新闻。

wǒ zài kàn xīn wén

I am watching the news.

水果很新鲜。

shuǐ guǒ hěn xīn xiān

The fruit is very fresh.

Similar Characters

断 duàn

斯 sī

斲 zhuó

Practice Writing 新 (xīn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 新

What does 新 (xīn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 新 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 新 and 断?

What mistakes do learners make writing 新?

What common words use 新?

How to Write 新 (xīn)