新式

• Pinyin: xīn shì
• Hanzi breakdown: 新 = 亲 + 斤 (new); 式 = 工 + 弋 (style/format)

Meaning

New style; modern type. Describing something of a newer design or format compared to traditional counterparts.

Used to describe updated equipment, methods, or designs. Contrasts with 旧式 (old style). Common in military, education, and technology contexts.

Examples

1. 这所学校引进了新式教学法，显著提升了学生的学习效果。 This school introduced a new teaching approach that significantly improved students’ learning outcomes.
2. 军队装备了新式武器系统，大幅增强了防御能力。 The military has been equipped with a new weapons system, greatly strengthening its defensive capabilities.
3. 新式办公家具的设计兼顾了美观与人体工程学需求。 The design of the new office furniture balances good looks with ergonomic needs.

Usage Guide

Context: technology, military, education

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 这款新式设备操作简便，深受工程师欢迎。(This new-style equipment is easy to operate and well-liked by engineers.)
• 公司推出新式管理模式，提高了运营效率。(The company introduced a new management model, improving operational efficiency.)

Don't Say

• 新式的想法 — use 新颖的想法 for 'novel idea'; 新式 applies to tangible styles/designs, not abstract concepts

Origin & History

新 (new) + 式 (style/type)

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal