焕然一新 (huàn rán-yì xīn) — to take on a completely new and fresh look; to be transformed beyond recognition (idiom)
Definition
Idiom meaning something's appearance has been transformed — 'looks completely new'. Pairs with 面目全非 (changed beyond recognition, often negatively) and 耳目一新 (feels refreshingly new to the observer).
phrase
to take on a completely new and fresh lookto be transformed beyond recognition (idiom)
Examples
- ，焕然一新。Jīng guò quán miàn gǎi gé, gōng sī de miàn mào huàn rán-yì xīn.After comprehensive reforms, the company's appearance was completely transformed.
- ，焕然一新，。Lǎo chéng qū jīng guò gǎi zào, yǐ jīng huàn rán-yì xīn, xī yǐn le hěn duō yóu kè.The old city district has been renovated and now looks brand new, attracting many tourists.
- ，焕然一新。Tā huàn le xīn fà xíng hé xīn yī fu, zhěng gè rén huàn rán-yì xīn.She got a new hairstyle and new clothes, and she looks completely transformed.
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