1. 新字 (xīn zì)
Meaning: A newly created character or word that has recently been added to a language.
Pronunciation: /ʃɪn t͡sɨ/
Usage: This word is used to describe a character or word that has been recently created and added to a language.
Example sentence:
English: The Chinese language has many new characters, known as xinzi.
Chinese: 中文有许多新字,称为新字。
Synonyms and usage:
- 新词 (xīn cí) - new word
- 新语 (xīn yǔ) - new language
- 创造词 (chuàng zào cí) - coined word
Editor's summary:
The word "新字" refers to a newly created character or word that has been recently added to a language. It is commonly used in Chinese to describe the constant evolution and development of languages, particularly in terms of new words being introduced. Other similar terms include "新词" and "创造词", which also convey the idea of something being newly created within a language.