san1 sin1 jan4新鮮人新鲜人
Jyutpingsan1 sin1 jan4
Yalesān sīn yàhn
Definition
A newcomer, freshman, or rookie who has recently joined an environment, school, or workplace.
colloquialpeopleschool
How it's used
Primarily used to describe someone entering a new environment for the first time, such as a university student or a fresh graduate starting their first job. It carries a sense of being inexperienced but full of potential. While it can apply to any new member of a group, it is most frequently heard in academic or professional contexts.
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go3個goExamples
He just graduated and is a newcomer to the workplace.
Were you very nervous when you were a freshman?
Related words
Common phrases
fresh graduate in the workplace
university freshman
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the English direct translation of fresh person, as it specifically implies a status of being a beginner or novice rather than just being new to a location.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
