新式

xīn shì

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

Definitions

1. new style
2. latest type

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 老式 lǎo shì 老式 lǎo shì outdated old style, e.g. 新式手机 vs 老式手机: outdated

Related words

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• 时髦 shí máo 时髦 shí máo in vogue fashionable, while 新式 emphasizes newness: in vogue

Synonyms

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• 新型 xīn xíng 新型 xīn xíng new type; new kind both mean new type or model, e.g. 新式/新型设备: new type; new kind

Usage notes

Collocations

新式 is typically used for tangible objects or equipment, not abstract ideas.

Common mistakes

Learners often misuse 新式 for people; use 新型 for new types of people or methods.

Example Sentences

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这种 新式 手机非常受欢迎。

This new style of mobile phone is very popular.

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Words Containing 新式

• 新式拚法 新式拚法 xīn shì pīn fǎ: new spelling (linguistics)

Child Words of 新式

• 式 式 shì: type
• 新 新 xīn: new