HSK 6
新陈代谢
新陳代謝
Meaning
- metabolism (biology)
- the new replaces the old (idiom)
- Traditional
- 新陳代謝
- Pinyin
- xīn chén dài xiè
Character reference
Components and radical classification
新
xīnnew, recent, fresh, modern
Primary radical斤 · axe
陈
chénto display, to exhibit; to plead; surname
Primary radical阜 · mound
代
dàiera, generation; to substitute for, to replace
Primary radical亻 · man
谢
xièto thank; to refuse politely
Primary radical讠 · speech
陳
chénto display, to exhibit; to plead; surname
Primary radical阜 · mound
謝
xièto thank; to refuse politely
Primary radical言 · speech
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
Stroke order and writing practice
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Stroke data from Hanzi Writer and Make Me a Hanzi. Source details