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焕然一新

huàn rán yī xīn

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • to look completely new (idiom); brand new
  • changed beyond recognition

Definition

形容改变很大，面貌全新。

To take on an entirely new look; to be completely changed for the better.

Usage

常用作谓语、定语，形容事物经过改造或整理后呈现出崭新的面貌。

Often used as predicate or attribute, describing something that has been transformed or renovated to show a completely new appearance.

Examples

  • 1 经过重新装修，这家酒店焕然一新。 (After renovation, this hotel looks completely new.)
  • 2 他的房间经过打扫后焕然一新。 (After cleaning, his room looked brand new.)
  • 3 公司采用新的管理系统后，整个工作氛围焕然一新。 (After the company adopted a new management system, the entire work atmosphere took on a completely new look.)
  • 4 新年到了，家家户户都打扫得焕然一新。 (The New Year has arrived, and every household is cleaned up to look brand new.)
  • 5 这座古城经过修复，焕然一新，吸引了众多游客。 (After restoration, this ancient city took on an entirely new look, attracting many tourists.)

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