B1 noun, verb Neutral

创新

/t͡ʂʰwaŋ˥˩ ɕin˥/

The action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, or product. It involves making changes to something established.

Examples

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1

我们需要不断创新才能保持竞争力。

We need to constantly innovate to stay competitive.

2

这门课程鼓励学生的思维创新。

This course encourages students' innovative thinking.

3

这个设计非常有创新意识。

This design shows a lot of innovative consciousness.

Word Family

Noun
创新
Verb
创新
Adjective
创新的
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Memory Tip

Chuang (create) + Xin (new) = Creating something new.

Quick Quiz

为了提高效率,我们必须不断进行技术____。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 创新

Examples

1

我们需要不断创新才能保持竞争力。

business

We need to constantly innovate to stay competitive.

2

这门课程鼓励学生的思维创新。

academic

This course encourages students' innovative thinking.

3

这个设计非常有创新意识。

formal

This design shows a lot of innovative consciousness.

4

他在传统菜肴中加入了自己的创新。

everyday

He added his own innovations to traditional dishes.

5

公司奖励那些有创新精神的员工。

business

The company rewards employees who have an innovative spirit.

Word Family

Noun
创新
Verb
创新
Adjective
创新的

Common Collocations

技术创新 technological innovation
创新思维 innovative thinking
制度创新 institutional innovation
勇于创新 brave enough to innovate
创新能力 innovation ability

Common Phrases

自主创新

independent innovation

创新精神

spirit of innovation

产品创新

product innovation

Often Confused With

创新 vs 创造

创造 (create) means making something from nothing; 创新 (innovate) is improving or changing existing things.

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Usage Notes

A high-frequency word for IELTS topics related to education, technology, and the economy.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse it with 'invention' (发明) which usually refers to a specific new device.

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Memory Tip

Chuang (create) + Xin (new) = Creating something new.

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Word Origin

Chuang (to start/create) + Xin (new).

Grammar Patterns

在……方面进行创新 鼓励/推动……创新
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Cultural Context

Innovation is a central theme in modern Chinese economic policy ('Mass entrepreneurship and innovation').

Quick Quiz

为了提高效率,我们必须不断进行技术____。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 创新

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