san1 hyut3新血
Jyutpingsan1 hyut3
Yalesān hyut
Definition
New blood; energetic new members who join a group or organization and help reinvigorate it.
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How it's used
Often used in professional or organizational contexts to describe the infusion of energy brought by younger or more experienced newcomers. It carries a positive connotation of vitality and modernization, implying that the existing team has become stagnant or outdated. It is frequently paired with verbs like 吸納 or 注入 to emphasize the deliberate effort to revitalize a group.
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pai1批pāiExamples
The company hired a lot of fresh blood this year.
Do you think this batch of new blood is capable enough?
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Common mistake
Do not use this to refer to a literal blood transfusion or a medical injury. It is strictly a metaphorical term for people joining a group or organization.
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Grammar guides
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