少儿 (shào ér) — children (collectively, often used as a modifier in contexts like children's books, programs, etc.)
Definition
少儿 is a formal/written collective term for children, almost always used as a modifier (少儿节目, 少儿书籍). It sounds more official than 孩子 or 小孩儿, and emphasizes the age group rather than family relationships.
noun
children (collectively, often used as a modifier in contexts like children's books, programs, etc.)
Examples
- 少儿。Zhè ge jié mù zhuān mén wèi shào ér shè jì.This program is specially designed for children.
- 少儿。shào ér Shū jí tōng cháng yǒu fēng fù de chā tú.Children's books usually have rich illustrations.
- 少儿。Wǒ men yīng gāi guān zhù shào ér de shēn xīn jiàn kāng.We should pay attention to children's physical and mental health.
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