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The word 新鲜 is formed by combining two independent, vivid concepts into a single, intensified idea. The first character, 新 (xīn), means "new" in time or origin. The second, 鲜 (xiān), means "fresh" in a sensory way, like the bright crispness of food or air. Placed side-by-side, they do not merely list qualities but synergistically create a unified concept of pristine, unspoiled newness that appeals to both time and the senses, perfectly capturing the essence of something just arrived at its peak state.

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妈妈买了新鲜的水果。

Māma mǎi le xīnxiān de shuǐguǒ.

Mom bought fresh fruits.

这些蔬菜看起来非常新鲜

Zhèxiē shūcài kàn qǐlái fēicháng xīnxiān.

These vegetables look very fresh.

早上从市场买来的鱼还保持着新鲜

Zǎoshang cóng shìchǎng mǎi lái de yú hái bǎochí zhe xīnxiān.

The fish bought from the market in the morning is still fresh.

他对这个新鲜的想法感到兴奋。

Tā duì zhège xīnxiān de xiǎngfǎ gǎndào xīngfèn.

He is excited about this fresh idea.

在偏远山区,能吃到如此新鲜的海鲜真是难得。

Zài piānyuǎn shānqū, néng chī dào rúcǐ xīnxiān de hǎixiān zhēn shì nándé.

In remote mountainous areas, it's rare to be able to eat such fresh seafood.

Word Definition - 新鲜

xīn xiān fresh (experience, food etc); freshness; novel; uncommon