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    Using 年轻 (niánqīng) to describe being young

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    年轻 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    年轻 (niánqīng) means "young" and is used as an adjective. It describes someone who is young in age, typically referring to adults in their youth rather than children.

    Examples

    • 她看起来很年轻,完全看不出已经四十岁了。

      Tā kàn qǐlái hěn niánqīng, wánquán kàn bù chū yǐjīng sìshí suì le.

      She looks very young; you can't tell at all that she's already forty.

    • 你还年轻,不要害怕犯错误。

      Nǐ hái niánqīng, bùyào hàipà fàn cuòwù.

      You're still young; don't be afraid of making mistakes.

    • 他虽然年轻,但是做事非常有经验。

      Tā suīrán niánqīng, dànshì zuòshì fēicháng yǒu jīngyàn.

      Although he's young, he's very experienced in his work.

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