mới tinh
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
Adjective: - Brand-new: Describes an object that is completely new, unused, and in its original, pristine condition. It emphasizes a state of absolute freshness, as if just made or acquired.
Usage Examples
- (A brand-new bicycle.)
- (Brand-new clothes.)
- (The apartment is furnished with brand-new furniture.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase "mới tinh" is often used for emphasis and carries a stronger connotation than just "mới" (new). It suggests the item is untouched, flawless, and often recently acquired.
- It is typically used for tangible objects (clothes, devices, vehicles) rather than abstract concepts.
Variants and Related Words
- Mới (adj): New. A more general term.
- Chiếc điện thoại này còn mới. (This phone is still new.)
- Mới toanh (adj): Synonym for "mới tinh," also meaning brand-new.
- Cô ấy có một chiếc túi mới toanh. (She has a brand-new bag.)
Synonyms
- Brand-new: Completely new.
- Pristine: In perfect condition, as if new.
- Unused: Not having been used.
Related Idioms
- Mới cứng: Literally "stiff-new," another colloquial term for something very new, often implying it is fresh from the store or factory.
- Chiếc áo khoác mới cứng. (The stiff-new jacket.)
- Brand-new
- Cái xe đạp mới tinhA brand-new bicycle