san1 sin1新鮮新鲜
Jyutpingsan1 sin1
Yalesān sīn
Definition
Fresh, especially of food that is newly harvested or caught, unspoiled, unfrozen, and uncured.
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How it's used
Beyond food, this word is frequently used to describe something that feels novel or original, such as a new idea or an experience. When referring to produce, it often implies the item has not been frozen or processed, highlighting its natural state. It is a versatile adjective that carries a positive connotation of quality and vitality.
Examples
These vegetables are very fresh, I just bought them at the market.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe a person who is new to a job or a place; for that context, use 新人 or 啱啱嚟.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
