喜新厌旧 xǐxīnyànjiù to be fickle in affection Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 喜 xǐ verb to like to be fond of; to enjoy; to like新 xīn adjective new new; fresh; up-to-date; newly appearing or just discovered厌 厭 yàn adjective to detest (bound form) to loathe; to hate; to be disgusted with or feel aversion toward旧 舊 jiù adjective old old, used, or worn; second-hand; not new