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.)

1. Brand-new
   • Cái xe đạp mới tinh
     A brand-new bicycle