清新 (Qīng xīn) — fresh and clean, pure and refreshing
Definition
Adjective for a light, fresh, clean quality — air, scent, color, or style that feels pure and refreshing. Applies to sensory or aesthetic impressions, not to skill or cleverness (which would be 高明).
adjective
fresh and cleanpure and refreshing
Examples
- 清新。Yǔ hòu de kōng qì hěn Qīng xīn.The air after the rain is very fresh and clean.
- 清新。Zhè kuǎn xiāng shuǐ wèi dào Qīng xīn zì rán.This perfume has a fresh and natural scent.
- 清新，。Tā de huà fēng Qīng xīn, ràng rén gǎn jué hěn shū fu.Her painting style is fresh and makes people feel very comfortable.
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