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A2 adjective #1,500 सबसे आम 6 मिनट पढ़ने का समय

年轻

nianqing शीर्ष 1,500

At the A1 level, '年轻' (niánqīng) is introduced as a basic adjective to describe people. Learners should focus on the simplest sentence structure: 'Subject + 很 + 年轻'. For example, '他很年轻' (He is young). At this stage, you don't need to worry about complex comparisons or metaphorical uses. Just think of it as the opposite of '老' (lǎo - old). You might use it to describe family members or people in pictures. It's important to note that in Chinese, we usually add '很' (hěn) before the adjective even if we don't mean 'very'; it just balances the sentence. You will also learn the compound '年轻人' (young person), which is a very useful noun for talking about people in general. Practice saying '我是年轻人' (I am a young person) or '他不年轻' (He is not young). The goal is to recognize the characters and understand the basic meaning of age.

At the A2 level, you begin to use '年轻' in more varied contexts, specifically in comparisons. You will learn the 'A 比 B + 年轻' structure to say 'A is younger than B'. For example, '我弟弟比我年轻' (My younger brother is younger than me). You also start using it to modify nouns with '的', such as '年轻的老师' (a young teacher). At this level, you should be able to talk about your past using '年轻的时候' (when [I] was young). This is a very common phrase in storytelling. You might also start to see '年轻' used for things other than people, like a '年轻的公司' (a young company/startup). You should be careful not to use '年轻' for very small children, where '小' (xiǎo) is more appropriate. A2 learners should focus on the flow of sentences and using '年轻' to provide more detail in descriptions of people's lives and backgrounds.

At the B1 level, '年轻' moves beyond simple age descriptions into the realm of characteristics and states of mind. You will encounter phrases like '心态年轻' (young mindset) and '年轻有为' (young and promising). You'll start to see it in more complex grammatical structures, such as resultative complements or within '虽然...但是...' (although... but...) sentences. For instance, '虽然他很年轻，但是他很有经验' (Although he is young, he is very experienced). You will also learn to distinguish '年轻' from related words like '青年' (youth/young adult) and '少年' (juvenile). B1 learners should be comfortable using '年轻' to discuss social issues, such as the preferences of '年轻人' (young people) in the modern world or the challenges faced by '年轻一代' (the younger generation). You will also notice it in more formal contexts like news reports or advertisements.

At the B2 level, you explore the nuances and idiomatic expressions involving '年轻'. You will learn terms like '年轻化' (to make something younger or more appealing to youth) and '年轻气盛' (young and aggressive/impulsive). You should be able to discuss the cultural implications of youth in Chinese society, such as the 'involution' (内卷) among young people or the changing values of the younger generation. Your usage of '年轻' should become more precise; for example, knowing when to use '年轻' versus '稚嫩' (zhìnèn - callow/immature) to describe someone's lack of experience. You will also encounter '年轻' in literary texts where it might symbolize hope, change, or the fleeting nature of time. At this stage, you should be able to use the word fluently in debates about education, career, and lifestyle choices, using it to categorize different demographics effectively.

At the C1 level, your understanding of '年轻' becomes deeply integrated with cultural and philosophical contexts. You will analyze how '年轻' is used in classical-style modern prose or high-level journalism to describe the 'spirit of the age' (时代精神). You'll explore synonyms with subtle differences, such as '年富力强' (nián fù lì qiáng - in the prime of one's life) or '后生可畏' (hòushēng kěwèi - the younger generation is to be feared/respected). You should be able to use '年轻' in sophisticated rhetorical ways, perhaps discussing the '年轻' of a nation's history or the '年轻' of a scientific field. Your ability to use '年轻' in various registers—from slang to formal academic writing—should be well-developed. You will also study how the concept of '年轻' has evolved in Chinese literature from the May Fourth Movement to the present day, reflecting changes in national identity and modernity.

At the C2 level, you master the absolute nuances of '年轻' and its place in the vast web of Chinese vocabulary. You can appreciate the word's etymological roots (the 'lightness' of years) and how this imagery is used in poetry and high-level calligraphy. You are capable of discussing complex sociological theories regarding '年轻' as a social construct and how it intersects with class, gender, and urban-rural divides in China. You can use '年轻' in a way that is indistinguishable from a native scholar, employing it in nuanced critiques of art, politics, or philosophy. You understand the most obscure idioms and literary references that involve youth and can use them with perfect timing and tone. At this level, '年轻' is not just a word for age, but a versatile tool for expressing complex ideas about time, vitality, and the human condition in the most refined Mandarin.

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव

年轻 30 सेकंड में

年轻 (niánqīng) is the standard Chinese word for 'young', used primarily for people and occasionally for organizations or mindsets.
It is a neutral or positive term, often associated with energy, potential, and a lack of many years lived.
Grammatically, it functions as an adjective, often used with '很' or in comparisons using the '比' structure.
It should not be used for small children (use '小' instead) or inanimate objects like cars (use '新' instead).

The word 年轻 (niánqīng) is a cornerstone of Chinese vocabulary, primarily functioning as an adjective to describe someone who is young in age or appearance. Etymologically, it is composed of two characters: 年 (nián), meaning 'year' or 'age', and 轻 (qīng), meaning 'light' or 'slight'. Together, they literally translate to 'years are light,' a poetic way to describe the early stages of life where the weight of time has not yet settled heavily on an individual. This term is neutral to positive, often carrying connotations of vitality, potential, and the beginning of one's journey.

Literal Meaning: Years are light; having few years of life.

他看起来非常年轻，一点也不像五十岁的人。(He looks very young; he doesn't look fifty at all.)

In a broader sense, 年轻 can also describe organizations, ideas, or even a 'heart' (心态). When we say a company is 年轻, we imply it is a startup or newly established. When we say someone has a 年轻的心 (young heart), we refer to their energetic and curious mindset regardless of their chronological age. This flexibility makes it one of the most frequently used adjectives in both spoken and written Mandarin.

Semantic Range: Covers physical age, youthful appearance, and metaphorical freshness or lack of experience.

虽然他很年轻，但他非常有经验。(Although he is young, he is very experienced.)

Grammatical Role: Predicative (He is young) or Attributive (A young person).

这些年轻人是国家的未来。(These young people are the future of the country.)

保持年轻的秘诀是多运动。(The secret to staying young is to exercise more.)

那个年轻的老师很受学生欢迎。(That young teacher is very popular with students.)

Using 年轻 (niánqīng) correctly involves understanding its placement in a sentence and its comparative forms. As an adjective, it follows the standard rules of Mandarin grammar, often preceded by degree adverbs like 很 (hěn), 非常 (fēicháng), or 太 (tài). It can also be used to compare two people's ages using the 比 (bǐ) structure.

Basic Predicative Use: Subject + (Adverb) + 年轻. Example: 我很年轻 (I am young).

你比我年轻三岁。(You are three years younger than me.)

When using it as an attributive (modifying a noun), you usually add 的 (de) after 年轻, especially if it's modified by an adverb. For example, 'a very young doctor' is 一个非常年轻的医生. However, in the common phrase 年轻人 (young person/people), the 的 is often omitted because it has become a fixed compound noun.

Comparative Structure: A 比 B + 年轻 (+ Difference). This is the standard way to say 'A is younger than B'.

他年轻的时候去过很多国家。(When he was young, he went to many countries.)

Fixed Phrases: 年轻化 (niánqīnghuà) - to make something younger/trendier; 年轻气盛 (niánqīng qìshèng) - young and aggressive.

这个品牌正在努力吸引更年轻的顾客。(This brand is working hard to attract younger customers.)

不要因为年轻就浪费时间。(Don't waste time just because you are young.)

我希望我能永远保持年轻。(I hope I can stay young forever.)

You will encounter 年轻 in almost every social context in China. In daily conversation, it's used to discuss family, friends, and colleagues. In the media, it's a buzzword for marketing and sociology. In literature, it often represents the theme of innocence or the passage of time.

In the Workplace: Often used to describe a 'young team' (年轻的团队) or 'young talent' (年轻的人才).

我们公司有很多年轻的程序员。(Our company has many young programmers.)

On social media platforms like Little Red Book (Xiaohongshu) or Douyin, you'll see it in titles like 'How to look 10 years younger' (如何看起来年轻十岁). It's also a common topic in news reports discussing the 'aging population' (人口老龄化) versus the 'younger generation' (年轻一代).

In Family Gatherings: Elders often say to juniors: '趁着年轻多学点东西' (Learn more while you are still young).

现在的年轻人压力很大。(Young people nowadays are under a lot of pressure.)

In Pop Culture: Songs often use '年轻' to evoke nostalgia for one's youth or to celebrate the energy of the present.

你还是那么年轻漂亮。(You are still so young and beautiful.)

这部电影讲述了几个年轻人的梦想。(This movie tells the dreams of several young people.)

那个年轻的小伙子很有礼貌。(That young fellow is very polite.)

Even though 年轻 seems straightforward, learners often make subtle errors in its application, particularly regarding age ranges and comparisons with other words for 'small' or 'new'.

Mistake 1: Using '年轻' for Children: Incorrect: 那个年轻的孩子 (That young child). Correct: 那个年纪小的孩子 or 那个小孩. 年轻 is for people who have reached a certain level of maturity (teens and up).

错误：他才五岁，很年轻。正确：他才五岁，年纪还很小。(Wrong: He is only 5, very young. Right: He is only 5, his age is still very small.)

Another common error is confusing 年轻 with 新 (xīn - new). While a 'young company' can be called a 年轻的公司, you wouldn't call a 'young fruit' 年轻的水果; you'd use 新鲜 (xīnxiān - fresh) or 嫩 (nèn - tender).

Mistake 2: Confusing with '小' in Comparisons: When saying 'He is 2 years younger than me', you can say '他比我年轻两岁' OR '他比我小两岁'. However, '小' is much more common in casual speech for age differences.

错误：他是一个年轻。正确：他很年轻。(Wrong: He is a young. Right: He is very young.)

Mistake 3: Overusing '年轻' for Objects: Avoid using 年轻 for inanimate objects like cars or houses. Use '新' (new) instead.

不要说：这是一辆年轻的车。要说：这是一辆新车。(Don't say: This is a young car. Say: This is a new car.)

虽然她五十岁了，但心态很年轻。(Although she is 50, her mindset is very young.)

他比他哥哥年轻很多。(He is much younger than his brother.)

Chinese has several words that overlap with 年轻, but they differ in tone, age range, and formality. Understanding these nuances will help you sound more like a native speaker.

年轻 vs. 青春 (qīngchūn): 年轻 is an adjective (young), while 青春 is usually a noun (youth/adolescence). You say '年轻的人' but '青春的活力' (the vitality of youth).

我们要珍惜青春，因为我们还年轻。(We should cherish our youth because we are still young.)

Another comparison is with 少年 (shàonián) and 青年 (qīngnián). These are nouns referring to specific age groups. 少年 usually refers to early teens (10-15), while 青年 refers to young adults (15-30+). 年轻 is the adjective that describes people in both these groups.

年轻 vs. 小 (xiǎo): '小' is more colloquial for age. In a family, you are the '小儿子' (youngest son), not the '年轻儿子'.

虽然他年纪小，但他比同龄人更成熟。(Although he is young in age, he is more mature than his peers.)

年轻 vs. 年幼 (niányòu): 年幼 is formal and specifically means 'underage' or 'childish'. It is rarely used in casual conversation compared to 年轻.

这个年轻人很有前途。(This young person has a bright future.)

他看上去比实际年龄年轻。(He looks younger than his actual age.)

保持一颗年轻的心很重要。(It is important to keep a young heart.)

How Formal Is It?

औपचारिक

अनौपचारिक

बोलचाल

कठिनाई स्तर

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

他很年轻。

He is young.

Subject + 很 + Adjective

我不年轻了。

I am not young anymore.

Use of '了' to indicate change of state.

她是年轻人。

She is a young person.

Noun compound '年轻人'.

你年轻吗？

Are you young?

Basic question with '吗'.

老师很年轻。

The teacher is very young.

Adjective as predicate.

我哥哥很年轻。

My older brother is very young.

Family member description.

这个医生很年轻。

This doctor is very young.

Professional description.

他们都年轻。

They are all young.

Use of '都' (all).

他比我年轻。

He is younger than me.

Comparison with '比'.

年轻的时候，我喜欢运动。

When I was young, I liked sports.

Time phrase '...的时候'.

这是一个年轻的公司。

This is a young company.

Attributive use with '的'.

你看起来很年轻。

You look very young.

Verb '看起来' + Adjective.

谁更年轻？

Who is younger?

Use of '更' (more) in a question.

年轻的医生很有礼貌。

The young doctor is very polite.

Adjective modifying a noun.

我比他年轻两岁。

I am two years younger than him.

Comparison with specific difference.

他还是那么年轻。

He is still that young.

Use of '还是' and '那么'.

虽然他很年轻，但很有经验。

Although he is young, he is very experienced.

Conjunction '虽然...但是...'.

现在的年轻人喜欢上网。

Young people nowadays like to go online.

Generalizing a demographic.

我们要保持年轻的心态。

We need to maintain a young mindset.

Abstract noun '心态'.

这个品牌深受年轻人欢迎。

This brand is very popular among young people.

Passive/Status phrase '深受...欢迎'.

他年轻有为，前途无量。

He is young and promising, with a bright future.

Idiomatic phrase '年轻有为'.

趁着年轻，多出去走走。

While you're young, go out and travel more.

Use of '趁着' (taking advantage of).

年轻一代的想法很不一样。

The ideas of the younger generation are very different.

Noun phrase '年轻一代'.

他为年轻时的错误感到后悔。

He feels regret for the mistakes of his youth.

Describing a past state.

社会正在面临年轻劳动力短缺的问题。

Society is facing the problem of a shortage of young labor.

Formal sociological context.

这种设计风格非常年轻化。

This design style is very youthful/trend-oriented.

Suffix '-化' (to make/become).

他年轻气盛，容易冲动。

He is young and aggressive, easily impulsive.

Idiom '年轻气盛'.

为了吸引年轻受众，节目做了调整。

To attract a young audience, the program made adjustments.

Purpose clause '为了...'.

他看起来比实际年龄要年轻得多。

He looks much younger than his actual age.

Structure '比...要...得多'.

年轻并不意味着没有责任感。

Being young doesn't mean having no sense of responsibility.

Abstract subject '年轻'.

这部小说描写了年轻人的迷茫。

This novel describes the confusion of young people.

Literary description.

他总是说自己还年轻，不想结婚。

He always says he's still young and doesn't want to marry.

Reported speech.

他的作品充满了年轻的朝气。

His work is full of youthful vigor.

Abstract noun '朝气'.

在那个年轻的时代，一切皆有可能。

In that youthful era, everything was possible.

Metaphorical use for an era.

他以年轻的姿态迎接挑战。

He met the challenge with a youthful attitude.

Prepositional phrase '以...姿态'.

年轻的生命在战场上凋零。

Young lives withered on the battlefield.

Literary/Poetic use.

这种技术还很年轻，需要进一步完善。

This technology is still young and needs further improvement.

Describing non-human entities.

他试图通过运动来留住年轻。

He tries to hold onto youth through exercise.

Using '年轻' as a noun (youth).

年轻时的梦想如今已成泡影。

The dreams of youth have now vanished like bubbles.

Literary metaphor.

他虽然步入中年，但依然保持着年轻人的好奇心。

Although he has entered middle age, he still maintains a young person's curiosity.

Contrast structure.

年轻不仅是岁月的标记，更是灵魂的状态。

Youth is not just a marker of years, but a state of the soul.

Philosophical definition.

他笔下的文字透着一种未经雕琢的年轻感。

The writing under his pen exudes an unpolished sense of youth.

Abstract aesthetic description.

在这片年轻的土地上，孕育着无限的希望。

In this young land, infinite hope is being nurtured.

Geopolitical/Poetic metaphor.

他那年轻的脸庞上刻满了岁月的痕迹。

His young face was etched with the traces of time.

Oxymoronic literary device.

年轻的冲动往往是历史进步的动力。

Youthful impulses are often the driving force of historical progress.

Historical/Sociological claim.

他以一种近乎偏执的年轻精神追求着艺术。

He pursued art with an almost paranoid youthful spirit.

Complex adverbial modification.

年轻时的狂妄在现实面前显得如此苍白。

The arrogance of youth seems so pale in the face of reality.

Reflective literary tone.

我们应当反思社会对年轻定义的狭隘。

We should reflect on the narrowness of society's definition of 'young'.

Critical academic tone.

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

年轻漂亮

年轻有为

年轻一代

年轻的心

年轻化

非常年轻

比较年轻

看起来年轻

保持年轻

年轻貌美

सामान्य वाक्यांश

年轻人

年轻的时候

年轻气盛

年轻力壮

年轻貌美

年轻夫妻

年轻小伙

年轻姑娘

年轻父母

年轻群体

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

年轻 vs 年青

年轻 vs 年幼

年轻 vs 小

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

年轻 vs 年青

Almost identical, but '年轻' is more common for appearance and mindset, while '年青' is strictly about age.

年轻 vs 年幼

Formal and refers to children or being underage.

年轻 vs 小

Used for children or relative age in families.

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

शब्द परिवार

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

metaphor

Can refer to the 'youth' of a nation or idea.

age range

Typically refers to people aged 15 to 35.

सामान्य गलतियाँ

Using 年轻 for children under 10.
Saying '他是年轻' instead of '他很年轻'.
Using 年轻 to describe a new object like a phone.
Confusing 年轻 (young) with 青春 (youth - noun).
Omitting '的' in '一个年轻的老师'.

सुझाव

Compound Nouns

Learn '年轻人' as a single block. It's used everywhere to mean 'young people'.

Comparison

Practice 'A 比 B 年轻' to describe age differences in your family.

Compliments

Telling a middle-aged person '你看起来很年轻' is a great way to build rapport.

Adjective Balance

Always use '很' before '年轻' in simple sentences like '他很年轻'.

Tone Check

Make sure to distinguish 'nián' (2nd tone) from 'niàn' (4th tone - to read).

Fixed Phrases

Use '年轻有为' to praise a successful young person; it sounds very native.

Mindset

Use '心态年轻' to describe someone older who acts or feels young.

Objects

Don't use '年轻' for cars, houses, or clothes. Use '新' (xīn).

Character Roots

Remember '轻' means light. Young people have 'light years'.

Daily Life

Try to label people you see as '年轻' or '不年轻' to practice.

याद करें

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

Calling someone '年轻人' can be friendly or slightly patronizing depending on the tone.

Telling an older person they look '年轻' is one of the best compliments you can give.

असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें

वास्तविक संदर्भ

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"你觉得年轻好还是成熟好？"

"你年轻的时候最想做什么？"

"你看起来很年轻，是怎么保养的？"

"现在的年轻人压力大吗？"

"你认为什么是年轻的心态？"

डायरी विषय

写一写你年轻时候的一个梦想。

你觉得现在的年轻人和以前的有什么不同？

描述一个你认识的非常年轻有为的人。

如果你能永远保持年轻，你会愿意吗？

谈谈你对‘年轻’这个词的理解。

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

It's better to use '小' or '年纪小'. 年轻 is usually for teens and adults.

They are very similar. 年轻 is much more common in modern Mandarin. 年青 is sometimes used to emphasize the 'youth' stage of life specifically.

Usually, yes. It implies energy and beauty. However, in a professional context, it might occasionally imply lack of experience.

Use '弟弟' (dìdi). You don't need to use '年轻' there.

No, use '新书' (new book).

It can be both, depending on the context.

保持年轻 (bǎochí niánqīng).

It means to make something more youthful or to target a younger demographic.

Yes, if the city was recently built, like Shenzhen.

It can be, meaning 'too naive' or 'too inexperienced'.