hau6 saang1後生后生
Jyutpinghau6 saang1
Yalehauh sāang
Definition
Young; being in the stage of youth or adolescence.
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How it's used
Use this word to describe someone in their youth, often implying a sense of vitality or lack of experience. It is frequently used as a noun modifier, such as in 後生仔 or 後生女, to refer to young people in general. It carries a warmer, more informal tone than the more clinical or formal terms for youth.
Examples
He loved to travel when he was young.
You are so young, why are you so worried?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe the age of objects or inanimate things, as it strictly refers to human beings. For non-human items, use new or recent terms instead.
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