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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