崭

嶃/嶄
chán, zhǎn
山 + 斩

Definitions

zhǎn (adjective) towering; prominent
chán (adjective) precipitous

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 山 represents the meaning and 斩 represents the sound. Simplified form of 嶄.

Semantic: 山 Phonetic: 斩

About

The character 崭 (traditional: 嶄) is a phono-semantic compound. Its top component, the mountain radical 山, provides the semantic category of topography and elevation. The lower section, 斩 (traditional: 斬), serves as the phonetic element. This phonetic component is itself composed of 車 (chariot) and 斤 (axe), and originally meant “to chop.” The character’s core meaning refers to towering, steep mountain peaks that stand out dramatically against the landscape. From this sense of striking prominence, its meaning extended to describe anything that is brand new, exceptionally fresh, or outstanding.

Example Sentences Hide

这本书是崭新的。

zhè běn shū shì zhǎn xīn de.

This book is brand new.

她穿了一件崭新的裙子。

tā chuān le yī jiàn zhǎn xīn de qún zi.

She is wearing a brand new dress.

昨天我收到一份崭新的礼物。

zuó tiān wǒ shōu dào yī fèn zhǎn xīn de lǐ wù.

Yesterday I received a brand new gift.

这栋大楼的外观显得十分崭新。

zhè dòng dà lóu de wài guān xiǎn de shí fēn zhǎn xīn.

The exterior of this building looks very brand new.

随着科技发展，我们的生活环境变得越来越崭新。

suí zhe kē jì fā zhǎn, wǒ men de shēng huó huán jìng biàn de yuè lái yuè zhǎn xīn.

With the development of technology, our living environment is becoming more and more brand new.

尽管这辆车已经买了三年，但保养得依然崭新如初。

jǐn guǎn zhè liàng chē yǐ jīng mǎi le sān nián, dàn bǎo yǎng de yī rán zhǎn xīn rú chū.

Although this car was bought three years ago, it is still maintained as brand new as ever.

在改革开放的浪潮中，许多城市以崭新的面貌出现在世界面前。

zài gǎi gé kāi fàng de làng cháo zhōng, xǔ duō chéng shì yǐ zhǎn xīn de miàn mào chū xiàn zài shì jiè miàn qián.

In the wave of reform and opening up, many cities have appeared before the world with a brand new look.

通过持续的创新和优化，这家公司始终保持其在行业中的崭新姿态。

tōng guò chí xù de chuàng xīn hé yōu huà, zhè jiā gōng sī shǐ zhōng bǎo chí qí zài háng yè zhōng de zhǎn xīn zī tài.

Through continuous innovation and optimization, this company always maintains its brand new posture in the industry.

Related Characters

Component: 山

山 密 岁 岛 岸 仙 岩 峰 崇 幽 岂 峡 岗 岳

Component: 斩

渐 暂 惭 堑 錾 椠

Example Words

崭新 崭露头角