noun HSK 3
Traditional 年輕人
young person · youth · young people
Meaning
年轻人 refers to young people, typically those in their teens through early thirties. It's a neutral, common term used to describe the younger generation and can be singular or plural depending on context.
Usage
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Often appears in discussions about generational differences, social trends, or when addressing or referring to younger individuals. Can carry slight condescension when used by older speakers, or affection depending on tone. Commonly used by parents, teachers, or older adults when talking about or to young people.
Examples
- 01现在的年轻人压力很大。.Young people nowadays are under a lot of pressure.
- 02这个年轻人很有礼貌。.This young person is very polite.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个年轻人
- 位几位年轻人
Common collocations
- 现在的年轻人young people nowadays
- 年轻人应该young people should
- 我们年轻人we young people
Antonyms
Origin
Compound word combining 年轻 (young, literally 'years light/few') with 人 (person). The concept of 'lightness' in 轻 metaphorically suggests having fewer years.