Meaning of 少年老成
少年老成 means young but experienced and prudent; mature beyond one's years; lacking youthful vigor; behaving like an old person despite one's youth. Pronounced shào nián lǎo chéng.
- young but experienced and prudent; mature beyond one's years
- lacking youthful vigor; behaving like an old person despite one's youth
Definitions & Examples
Tā他
shào少
nián年
lǎo老
chéng成
，
shēn深
dé得
zhǎng长
bèi辈
xìn信
rèn任
。
He is young but mature, and has won the deep trust of his elders.
Zhè这
hái孩
zi子
suī虽
rán然
cái才
shí十
wǔ五
suì岁
，
què却
shào少
nián年
lǎo老
chéng成
，
bàn办
shì事
hěn很
kào靠
pǔ谱
。
Although this child is only fifteen, he is mature beyond his years and very reliable in handling matters.
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