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少年
siu3 nin4
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youngster; early teens; early youth; lad; juvenile  Level: 1 Google Frequency: 6,590,000 This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese. |
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This word has been viewed 3008 times since 30th Oct 2012, was added by sheik on 14th Jul 2004 02:25 and last edited on 1st Oct 2009 12:21 |
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Characters in this word:少 siu2 siu3 - few; lack; be missing; young年 nin4 - year 9 compounds containing this word:青少年 - teenager離家出走的少年 - runaway teenager 少年罪犯 - juvenile delinquency 少年老成 - an old head on young shoulders; a young person lacking in vigour and drive 不良少年 - a juvenile delinquent 少年得志大不幸 - it is a great misfortune for a young person taste success too early 青少年暑期活動計劃 - Summer Youth Programme 青少年團體突破機構 - Breakthrough youth group Common Formations: 少年節目 - teeny-bopper show; a programme for youths |
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