precocious child; child who acts like an adult
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
a child who speaks and acts like an adult; a precocious child
informalTypically used affectionately or humorously to describe children who mimic adult mannerisms, speech patterns, or behavior. Often carries a connotation of being endearing or slightly amusing.
Zhè这
hái孩
zi子
shì是
gè个
xiǎo小
dà大
rén人
r儿
，
shuō说
huà话
zuò做
shì事
dōu都
xiàng像
dà大
rén人
yī一
yàng样
chéng成
shú熟
。
This child is a little adult, speaking and acting as maturely as a grown-up.
Bié别
kàn看
tā他
rén人
xiǎo小
，
qí其
shí实
shì是
gè个
xiǎo小
dà大
rén人
r儿
，
kě可
dǒng懂
shì事
le了
。
Don't let his small size fool you; he's actually a little adult who is very sensible.
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Lín邻
jū居
jiā家
de的
xiǎo小
dà大
rén人
r儿
zǒng总
shì是
xué学
zhe着
dà大
rén人
de的
yàng样
zi子
shuō说
huà话
，
dòu逗
de得
dà大
jiā家
hā哈
hā哈
dà大
xiào笑
。
The neighbor's little precocious child is always imitating the way adults talk, making everyone burst into laughter.