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少年
shàonián
Description
少年是指还没长大的男孩子，一般是十几岁的年纪。
A 少年 refers to a boy who has not yet grown up, usually in his teens.
这个词常常用在书里，比在生活里说得多一点。
This word is often used in books, more than in everyday speech.
Meanings
少年shàonián
a boy or youth in his teens
这个少年很喜欢打篮球。
This boy really likes playing basketball.
少年shàonián
the period of early youth; boyhood
他少年的时候住在乡下。
He lived in the countryside when he was a boy.
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Notes
- Etymology
少 (young) + 年 (years/age), literally "young years."
- Nuance
少年 usually refers to boys; use 少女 for girls, 青年 for older youth.
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