年轻 (niánqīng) — how to say "young" in Chinese

年轻

Young

Character composition

year, age

light, young

Radicals / Keys

Dry

#51 · gān · 3 strokes

Cart

#159 · chē · 4 strokes

Examples

虽然他已经不年轻了,但心态依然很年轻

Although he is no longer young, his mentality is still very young.

他还很年轻

He is still very young.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 年轻 (niánqīng) — young

[niánqīng-] Nyan Cat flies through the cosmos because it's 年轻, young! 🐱✨ Every year 年 it feels as light 轻 as a feather while leaving a rainbow trail behind, celebrating its youthful adventures among the stars.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "young" in Chinese?

"young" in Chinese is 年轻 (niánqīng).

What does 年轻 mean in English?

年轻 (niánqīng) means "Young".

How is 年轻 pronounced?

It is pronounced niánqīng (written as nianqing). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "young" in Chinese characters?

It is written 年轻.

What HSK level is 年轻?

年轻 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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