prime of life; adulthood; heyday
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
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the prime of one's life; the age between 30 and 40; the period of full physical vigor
Refers specifically to the period when a person is at their physical peak, typically between ages 30-50, though often associated with the 30s and 40s. Often used in contrast to youth and old age.
Tā他
zhèng正
zhí值
zhuàng壮
nián年
，
jīng精
lì力
chōng充
pèi沛
，
gōng工
zuò作
qǐ起
lái来
bù不
zhī知
pí疲
juàn倦
。
He is in the prime of his life, full of energy, and works tirelessly.
Zhuàng壮
nián年
shí时
qī期
shì是
shì事
yè业
fā发
zhǎn展
de的
huáng黄
jīn金
jiē阶
duàn段
。
The prime of life is the golden period for career development.
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Zhè这
wèi位
yùn运
dòng动
yuán员
suī虽
rán然
yǐ已
guò过
zhuàng壮
nián年
，
dàn但
zhuàng状
tài态
yī依
rán然
hěn很
hǎo好
。
Although this athlete is past his prime, his condition is still excellent.