重新 chóngxīn goes right before the verb, just like 再/又/再次 — but it signals a complete renewal or fresh start, not just a simple repeat.
1Structure
S + 重新重新 chóngxīn + V
Point
新新 xīn can be dropped when the verb that follows is a one-syllable word — 重開機重开机 chóngkāijī (“reboot”) is more natural than 重新開機重新开机 chóngxīn kāijī, for example.
請重新啟動電腦。请重新启动电脑。
Please restart the computer.
我們可以重新開始,忘記過去嗎?我们可以重新开始,忘记过去吗?
Can we start over and forget the past?
我們需要重新考慮這個問題。我们需要重新考虑这个问题。
We need to reconsider this issue.
你試過重開機嗎?你试过重开机吗?
Have you tried rebooting? (重 drops the 新 before the one-syllable verb 開)
先登出,然後重新登入你的帳號。先登出,然后重新登录你的账号。
Log out first and then log back into your account.
食物裡有蟲子嗎?不好意思,我馬上重新幫你做一份。食物里有虫子吗?不好意思,我马上重新帮你做一份。
Are there any bugs in the food? I’m sorry, I will make a new one for you right away.
FYI
In China, whether a restaurant will replace a meal with a small bug in it depends on various factors, including the type of restaurant, the specific situation, and the customer’s reaction. High-end restaurants are more likely to replace a meal if there’s a problem like a bug. They prioritize customer satisfaction and maintaining a good reputation. In contrast, lower-end or street-side eateries might be less accommodating. If you encounter such a situation and are uncomfortable with it, it’s best to communicate your concerns politely with the restaurant staff and see how they respond. In many cases, they will do their best to address the issue and ensure your satisfaction.
我希望你能重新考慮。我希望你能重新考虑。
I hope you can reconsider.
2Practice
Translate each sentence into Chinese, then tap the card to check your answer.
01I plan to review HSK2 again.
我打算重新複習HSK2。我打算重新复习HSK2。
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02So, I bought a new exercise book again.
所以我重新買了一本練習冊。所以我重新买了一本练习册。
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03I’m going to learn again following this website.
我要跟著這個網站重新學習。我要跟着这个网站重新学习。
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04Tiffany updates her teaching materials anew every year.
Tiffany每年都會重新更新她的教材。Tiffany每年都会重新更新她的教材。
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05He forgot his password, so he had to reset it.
他忘記密碼了,所以只好重新設定。他忘记密码了,所以只好重新设定。
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06The team lost the game and had to start training again from scratch.
球隊輸了比賽,只好重新開始訓練。球队输了比赛,只好重新开始训练。
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07Please rewrite this paragraph in your own words.
請你用自己的話重新寫這段話。请你用自己的话重新写这段话。
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08The file was corrupted, so I had to download it again.
檔案損壞了,所以我得重新下載。文件损坏了,所以我得重新下载。
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