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    Expressing "young" or "childish" with 年幼 (niányòu)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    年幼 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The adjective 年幼 (niányòu) means "young" or "of tender age" and specifically refers to young children. Unlike 年轻 which can describe young adults, 年幼 emphasizes being very young, often implying vulnerability or dependence. For example, 年幼的女儿 means "young daughter."

    Examples

    • 年幼的孩子需要家长的陪伴和照顾。

      Niányòu de háizi xūyào jiāzhǎng de péibàn hé zhàogù.

      Young children need the companionship and care of their parents.

    • 他年幼时就失去了父母。

      Tā niányòu shí jiù shīqù le fùmǔ.

      He lost his parents when he was very young.

    • 这部电影不适合年幼的儿童观看。

      Zhè bù diànyǐng bù shìhé niányòu de értóng guānkàn.

      This movie is not suitable for young children to watch.

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