xīnshǒu

新手

HSK 7-9Word · Noun

newcomer; novice; beginner; recruit

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

noun

newcomer; novice; beginner

neutral

Refers to someone new to a job, activity, or field, often implying they are still learning and gaining experience. It is a neutral term, not inherently positive or negative.

Tā他
shì是
gōng公
sī司
de的
xīn新
shǒu手
 ,
xū需
yào要
duō多
zhǐ指
dǎo导
 。

He is a newcomer at the company and needs more guidance.

Zuò作
wéi为
yī一
míng名
kāi开
chē车
xīn新
shǒu手
 ,
tā她
kāi开
de得
hěn很
màn慢
 。

As a novice driver, she drives very slowly.

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Yóu游
xì戏
lǐ里
yǒu有
zhuān专
mén门
wèi为
xīn新
shǒu手
zhǔn准
bèi备
de的
jiào教
xué学
guān关
qiǎ卡
 。

The game has tutorial levels specifically designed for beginners.