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Definition
Novel, fresh, or new; also outstandingly talented.
- novel; fresh; new
- having outstanding talent
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How it's used
Unlike the common word 新, which is used for anything that is not old, 穎 carries a specific nuance of being fresh, creative, or unconventional. It is almost exclusively found in the compound 新穎, which describes concepts, designs, or ideas that stand out because they are original or clever. You will rarely hear it used as a standalone adjective in daily speech.
Examples
This design is very novel.
Do you have any more novel ideas?
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Common mistake
Do not use 穎 to describe physical objects that are simply brand new, such as a new pair of shoes or a new phone. It is reserved for abstract qualities like style, innovation, or talent.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
