年轻 (nián qīng) — young

Definition

年轻 means 'young' as an age, usually about people. Unlike 小 (which can describe young children or small size), 年轻 is used for teenagers, young adults, and middle-aged people who are not yet old.

adjective
young

Examples

  • 年轻
    Tā bǐ wǒ nián qīng liǎng suì.
    She is two years younger than me.
  • 年轻
    nián qīng De shí hou yào duō xué xí.
    When you are young, you should study more.
  • 年轻
    Zhè wèi lǎo shī hěn nián qīng.
    This teacher is very young.

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