jau3 tung4幼童
Jyutpingjau3 tung4
Yaleyau tùhng
Definition
Young child; toddler or infant.
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How it's used
While 幼童 is a standard term for young children, it carries a slightly formal or clinical tone compared to everyday words like 細路 or 小朋友. It is frequently encountered in educational, medical, or legal contexts where precise age categorization is required. In casual conversation, you will almost always hear people use more common terms to refer to children.
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go3個goExamples
This school specializes in taking care of young children.
Related words
Common phrases
early childhood education
child development
Common mistake
Avoid using 幼童 in casual social settings as it sounds overly academic or detached. Use 細路 or 小朋友 for general reference to children in daily life.
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Grammar guides
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