重新

chóng xīn
HSK 2Adverb (副)

Basic Meaning

adv
An adverb used for actions that are repeated, usually with the intention of correcting, improving, or giving a fresh start. In many cases, using 重新 implies there was a previous attempt or state that was not satisfactory. It is commonly followed by a verb, e.g., 重新开始, 重新考虑.
to do something again from the beginning or in a new/different way.
表示从头开始；再做第二次（与前次有所不同）。
Words:
重新部署重新做人重新启程重新起步
Synonyms:
从头从新起始
Antonyms:
继续维持保持沿袭
Sentences:
  1. 这(zhè)次(cì)考(kǎo)试(shì)没(méi)通(tōng)过(guò)，我(wǒ)需(xū)要(yào)重(chóng)新(xīn)准(zhǔn)备(bèi)。
    I didn't pass this exam, so I need to prepare again (from scratch/in a new way).
  2. 他(tā)觉(jué)得(de)以(yǐ)前(qián)的(de)计(jì)划(huà)不(bù)好(hǎo)，决(jué)定(dìng)重(chóng)新(xīn)设(shè)计(jì)。
    He thought the old plan wasn't good, so he decided to redesign it.
  3. 电(diàn)脑(nǎo)卡(kǎ)住(zhù)了(le)，我(wǒ)们(men)重(chóng)新(xīn)启(qǐ)动(dòng)吧(ba)。
    The computer is frozen; let's restart it.

Characters Breakdown

HSK 1
zhòng chóng重

heavy; repeat

HSK 1
xīn新

new