adjective HSK 2
Traditional 年輕
young · youthful
Meaning
年轻 means 'young' and describes people who are in their youth or have a youthful appearance or mindset. It emphasizes being in the early stages of life, typically referring to people in their teens, twenties, or thirties, though it can be relative depending on context.
Usage
Commonly used to describe people's age or appearance. Can also describe someone acting in a youthful or immature way. Often appears in phrases like 年轻人 (young people) or as a predicate with 很 (hěn). Generally carries a positive connotation of vitality and potential.
Examples
- 01她看起来很年轻。.She looks very young.
- 02现在的年轻人都喜欢用手机。.Young people nowadays all like to use smartphones.
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Common collocations
- 年轻人young people
- 很年轻very young
- 年轻时when young, in one's youth
- 年轻有为young and promising
Antonyms
Origin
Literally combines 年 (year/age) with 轻 (light), suggesting someone whose years are 'light' or few in number.