English–Chinese

“youth” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinqīng chūn

Example

我们一起回忆青春的时光。wǒ men yì qǐ huí yì qīng chūn de shí guāng

We reminisce about our youth together.

Illustration for 青春 (youth)

How to say “youth” in Chinese

“Youth” in Chinese is 青春 (qīng chūn).

The early, energetic stretch of life, when growth and vitality are at their height.

Full entry for 青春: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 青春

我们应该珍惜青春,努力学习。wǒ men yīng gāi zhēn xī qīng chūn nǔ lì xué xí

We should cherish our youth and study hard.

Tips for using 青春

  • English speakers may expect an exact age range, but this noun can refer broadly to a remembered life period or to a lively quality, so context determines whether the focus is time or atmosphere.

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