少
young; young master; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 12 examplesadjective
young; youthful
neutralUsed to describe people who are young, opposite of 老 (lǎo, old).
This young man is very talented.
Girlhood is the most beautiful time in life.
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Movies suitable for both young and old are very popular.
He is in his youth, full of energy.
Children and young people are the future of the motherland.
noun
young master; dandy
neutral, sometimes derogatoryRefers to the son of a wealthy or noble family, often used with derogatory connotations for spoiled young men.
That spoiled young master often bullies his classmates.
This wealthy young master is very generous with his spending.
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The image of the spoiled young villain in the movie is deeply rooted in people's hearts.
He looks like a spoiled wealthy young master.
The young masters of this family all received a good education.
proper noun
surname Shao
neutralUsed as a Chinese family name.
This is Mr. Shao, our new colleague.
The surname Shao is one of the relatively rare Chinese family names.