初来乍到 (chū lái zhà dào) — (idiom) to be a newcomer; having just arrived (and not yet familiar)
Definition
An idiom for being a newcomer somewhere — you just arrived and don't know the place yet. Often used to politely introduce yourself and ask for others' help or guidance.
idiom
to be a newcomerhaving just arrived (and not yet familiar)
Examples
- 初来乍到，。Wǒ chū lái zhà dào, duì zhè lǐ hái bú tài shú xi.I just arrived and am not very familiar with this place yet.
- 初来乍到，。chū lái zhà dào De tā, hěn kuài jiù jiāo dào le xīn péng you.He, a newcomer, quickly made new friends.
- 初来乍到，。chū lái zhà dào, Qǐng dà jiā duō duō guān zhào.I'm new here, please take care of me.
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