yīng
nián

common

Meaning of 英年

英年 means the prime of one's life; the flower of one's youth. Pronounced yīng nián.

  • the prime of one's life; the flower of one's youth

Definitions & Examples

zhèng
dāng
yīng
nián
 
qián
liàng
 

He is in the prime of his life with boundless prospects.

Zhè
wèi
xué
jiā
yīng
nián
zǎo
shì
 
lìng
rén
wǎn
 

This scientist died in the prime of his life, which is deeply regrettable.

qīn
zài
zhèng
dāng
yīng
nián
shí
dān
le
jiā
tíng
de
zhòng
dàn
 

Father took on the heavy burden of the family when he was in his prime.

duō
tiān
cái
dōu
shì
yīng
nián
zǎo
shì
 

Many geniuses die young.