年轻

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 他很年轻。▶ —
   He's young.
2. 年轻人。▶ —
   Young people.

Collocations

Mnemonic

年轻 niánqīng "young" — 年 (age) + 轻 (light, traditional 輕) = "age is light". Antonym: 年老 (old). Japanese 若い wakai is the common equivalent.

Quick check

1. Metaphor of 年轻?

   • "age is light"
   • "age is little"
   • "age is weak"
   • "age is fast"