young and vigorous; in the prime of youth
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Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesadjective
young and vigorous; in the prime of one's youth; robust
Describes young adults who are physically strong and full of energy. Often used in contrast to old age.
Gōng公
sī司
zuì最
jìn近
tí提
bá拔
le了
yī一
pī批
shào少
zhuàng壮
pài派
gàn干
bù部
。
The company recently promoted a group of young and vigorous cadres.
Tā他
zhèng正
zhí值
shào少
zhuàng壮
zhī之
nián年
，
jīng精
lì力
chōng充
pèi沛
，
gàn干
jìn劲
shí十
zú足
。
He is in the prime of his youth, full of energy and enthusiasm.
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Shào少
zhuàng壮
bù不
nǔ努
lì力
，
lǎo老
dà大
tú徒
shāng伤
bēi悲
。
If one does not work hard when young, one will regret it in vain when old.
noun
young and vigorous people; the youth
Used as a noun referring to the group of young and strong people, often in contrast to the elderly.
Guó国
jiā家
de的
wèi未
lái来
jì寄
tuō托
zài在
shào少
zhuàng壮
shēn身
shang上
。
The future of the nation rests on the shoulders of the young and vigorous.