Definition
新意 emphasizes originality or a fresh perspective rather than just any new thought. It's often used when talking about creative works (articles, paintings, films) and suggests that something is novel, creative, or breaks away from convention. You'll hear it in phrases like 有新意 (original) or 缺乏新意 (lacking originality).
n.
originalitynoveltyfresh idea
Examples
- 新意，。Zhè piān xiǎoshuō hěn yǒu xīn yì, ràng rén dú qǐlai hěn xīnxiān.This novel has a lot of originality; it feels very fresh to read.
- 新意，。Tā de shèjì quēfá xīn yì, hé yǐqián de zuòpǐn chàbuduō.His design lacks originality; it's pretty similar to his previous work.
- 新意，。Dǎoyǎn zài diànyǐng zhōng jiārù le hěnduō xīn yì, guānzhòng dōu fēicháng xǐhuān.The director added a lot of originality to the film, and the audience loved it.
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