No. 1,743 in Chinese
少年
Youth; young person.
In a sentence
这个少年有一颗勇敢的心。
This teenager has a brave heart.
The word '少年' in this sentence refers to a young male person, generally in his teenage years, highlighting his qualities.
小时候，我也是个顽皮的少年。
When I was young, I was also a mischievous youth.
Here, '少年' pertains to the speaker's younger self, describing the youthful stage of their life.
公园里少年们正在踢足球。
In the park, the young boys are playing football.
In this instance, '少年' refers collectively to a group of boys or youths engaging in an activity.
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