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少年
shàonián
Description
少年是指还没长大的男孩子，一般是十岁到十七、八岁左右。
A 少年 refers to a boy who has not yet grown up, generally around ten to seventeen or eighteen years old.
这个词常用在书里或者新闻里，也可以说“青少年”。
This word is often used in books or news, and can also be said as “青少年” (adolescents).
Meanings
少年shàonián
a boy in his early teens; youngster
那个少年跑得很快。
That boy runs very fast.
少年shàonián
youth; the period of being young
少年时代真让人怀念。
Youth is truly nostalgic.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
少 (young) + 年 (years/age), literally "young years".
- Nuance
usually refers to boys; 少女 is the female counterpart.
In videos
“这狗能活多少年”
“中华少年棒球队终于以五比零的成绩荣获”
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