年紀輕輕

简 年纪轻轻 · 繁 年紀輕輕
Mandarin · pinyin nián jì qīng qīng

Meanings

  1. at such a young age; so young
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年
nián · year; new-years; person's age
紀
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輕
qīng · light; easy, simple; gentle
纪
jì · record, annal, historical account
轻
qīng · light; easy, simple; gentle
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2–4–1–1 · nian2 ji4 qing1 qing1

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nin4 gei2 heng1 heng1

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