No. 3,641 in Chinese
童年
"童年" means "childhood."
In a sentence
我的童年充满了欢乐和美好的回忆。
My childhood was filled with joy and beautiful memories.
The word '童年' here refers to the period of one's childhood, serving as the object and being described as joyful and memorable.
当看到这张照片时，我便想起我的童年时光。
When I see this photo, I reminisce about my childhood moments.
'童年' is used here to indicate the time period associated with childhood, evoking memories of that specific era of life.
她的童年在乡村度过，在那里她学会了许多传统技能。
Her childhood was spent in the countryside, where she learned many traditional skills.
In this sentence, '童年' is employed to signify the childhood phase of her life and its context, the countryside, which shaped her experiences.
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