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7-9

novice

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

xin1shou3 xīnshǒu

Meaning


Primary

novice

Alternatives

beginner

Mnemonic


A 新手 novice is also known as a 新 new 手 hand. That is because their 手 hands are not yet accustomed to the new work.

Usage


新手 的 好 運氣

beginner's luck

我 是 個 新手。

I'm a novice.

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