吸新吐故 — “To absorb new ideas and discard outdated ones”
吸新吐故 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to absorb new ideas and discard outdated ones”. To rejuvenate or renew oneself; to constantly update and improve. Literally, “Inhale new, exhale old”.
Frequency
吸新吐故 Pronunciation and Pinyin
吸新吐故 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 吸新吐故
为了跟上时代发展，我们必须勤于学习，吸新吐故，才能不断进步。
To keep up with the times, we must be diligent in learning, embracing new ideas and discarding outdated ones, in order to constantly progress.
Idioms Related to 吸新吐故
More idioms starting with 吸
Recommended tools
Writing Worksheets
Printable tracing sheets with a QR learning companion
Open the tool →
Stroke Order Animator
Turn a Chinese character or sentence into a GIF or MP4
Open the tool →
Bingo Cards
Picture and word Bingo for your class
Open the tool →
Picture Worksheets
Chinese and English fill-in vocabulary worksheets
Open the tool →Questions about 吸新吐故
What does 吸新吐故 mean?
吸新吐故 (xī xīn tǔ gù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to absorb new ideas and discard outdated ones”.
How do you pronounce 吸新吐故?
吸新吐故 is pronounced xī xīn tǔ gù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 吸新吐故 literally mean?
Literally, 吸新吐故 means “Inhale new, exhale old”. It is used to mean “to absorb new ideas and discard outdated ones”.
What is the Chinese definition of 吸新吐故?
吸进新气，吐出浊气。