Definitions
- 1. newcomer
- 2. fresh talent
- 3. newlywed, esp. new bride
- 4. bride and groom
- 5. (paleoanthropology) Homo sapiens
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Word relationships
Usage notes
Collocations
Often paired with 职场新人 (newcomer in the workplace) or 新婚新人 (newlywed couple). In wedding contexts, 新人 refers to the bride and groom together.
Common mistakes
新人 can mean 'newlywed' or 'newcomer' depending on context. Using it alone to mean 'newcomer' in a wedding context can cause confusion.
Example Sentences
1 shown她是公司的 新人 ，还在熟悉环境。
She is a newcomer at the company, still getting familiar with the environment.
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