xīn shēng ér

newborn

The Chinese term '新生儿' refers specifically to a baby that has just been born, typically within the first few weeks after birth. This word is used in both medical contexts and general discussions about infants, signaling a stage of life that requires special care and attention. '新生' translates to 'newly born' or 'new life', while '儿' refers to 'child' or 'offspring'.