新颖 (xīn yǐng) — novel, original, innovative

Definition

新颖 describes something that is new and original in design or idea — used for creative works, products, and styles. Unlike 新奇 (strange and eye-catching), 新颖 is about being fresh and clever rather than unusual.

adjective
noveloriginalinnovative

Examples

  • 新颖
    Zhè ge shè jì hěn xīn yǐng.
    This design is very novel.
  • 新颖
    Tā de xiě zuò fēng gé fēi cháng xīn yǐng.
    His writing style is very original.
  • 新颖
    Zhè jiā gōng sī tuī chū le xīn yǐng de chǎn pǐn.
    This company launched innovative products.

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