English–Chinese
“young man” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxiǎo huǒ zi
Example
那个小伙子是我的同学。nà ge xiáo huǒ zi shì wǒ de tóng xué
That young man is my classmate.
How to say “young man” in Chinese
“Young man” in Chinese is 小伙子 (xiǎo huǒ zi).
A youthful male figure who can be mentioned or called out to with familiarity.
Example sentences with 小伙子
这位小伙子经常帮老人过马路。zhè wèi xiáo huǒ zi jīng cháng bāng lǎo rén guò mǎ lù
This young man often helps elderly people cross the street.
Tips for using 小伙子
- The speaker's tone matters: the same word can express friendliness or a light reprimand, which is why it may sound inappropriate toward a stranger or an older person.