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鲜

xiān / xiǎn

鲜xiān

1. adjective fresh

   这家店的海鲜特别新鲜。

   Zhè jiā diàn de hǎixiān tèbié xīnxiān.

   The seafood at this shop is especially fresh.

2. adjective bright; vivid (of color)

   她穿了一条鲜艳的红裙子。

   Tā chuān le yī tiáo xiānyàn de hóng qúnzi.

   She wore a bright red skirt.

3. adjective delicious; savory (of taste)

   这锅鸡汤的味道很鲜美。

   Zhè guō jītāng de wèidào hěn xiānměi.

   This pot of chicken soup tastes wonderfully savory.

鲜xiǎn

1. adverb rarely; seldom

   这段历史鲜为人知。

   Zhè duàn lìshǐ xiǎn wéi rén zhī.

   This episode of history is little known.

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