翻新

fān xīn

HSK 7–9

Meaning

将旧的东西改变成新的样子，或进行重新装修、改造。

To renovate, refurbish, or make over something old into a new state.

常用于房屋、家具、设备等对象的改造或更新，也可用于比喻意义，如翻新技术、翻新思想。

Often used for renovating houses, furniture, equipment, etc., and can also be used metaphorically, such as updating technology or ideas.

1 这栋老房子经过彻底翻新后，变得非常现代化。(After a complete renovation, this old house has become very modern.)
2 他们把旧家具翻新了一下，看起来像新的一样。(They refurbished the old furniture so it looks like new.)
3 公司决定翻新生产线，提高效率。(The company decided to renovate the production line to improve efficiency.)
4 他的思想需要翻新，以适应新时代。(His thinking needs to be updated to adapt to the new era.)
5 我们计划翻新公园的设施，为市民提供更好的休闲环境。(We plan to renovate the park facilities to provide a better leisure environment for citizens.)

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