Definition
新兴 (xīn xīng) describes something that is newly developing and growing, like an industry, market, or technology. Unlike 新生 (xīn shēng), which refers to something 'newly born' or a 'new student', 新兴 focuses on the rise and expansion of a sector or trend, not an individual or organism.
adjective
emergingrisingnewly developing (of markets, industries, technologies, etc.)
Easily confused
- 新型xīn xíngsound-alikenew type, new kind
Examples
- 新兴。Zhège chéngshì yǒu hěnduō xīn xīng qǐyè.This city has many emerging enterprises.
- 新兴。xīn xīng chǎnyè xūyào dàliàng réncái.Emerging industries need a lot of talent.
- 新兴。Tāmen tóuzī le xīn xīng néngyuán lǐngyù.They invested in the emerging energy sector.
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