nin4 gei2 heng1 heng1年紀輕輕年纪轻轻

Jyutpingnin4 gei2 heng1 heng1

Yalenìhn géi hēng hēng

形容詞

Definition

Very young; often used to describe someone doing something unexpected or exceptional for their young age.

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How it's used

This phrase carries an undertone of surprise or judgment, highlighting a contrast between the person's youth and their actions or achievements. It is frequently used to express admiration for someone's early success or, conversely, to criticize someone for being too young to be burdened by certain worries or responsibilities. The repetition of the character 輕 emphasizes the extreme nature of their youth in the context of the situation.

Examples

keoi5佢nin4年gei2紀heng1輕heng1輕zau6就zou6做zo2咗lou5老baan2闆，zan1真hai6係hou2好sai1犀lei6利。

He became a boss at such a young age, he is truly impressive.

nei5你nin4年gei2紀heng1輕heng1輕，dim2點gaai2解jiu3要nam2諗maai4埋di1啲gam3咁bei1悲gun1觀ge2嘅je5嘢aa4呀？

You are so young, why do you have to think about such pessimistic things?

Common phrases

nin4年gei2紀heng1輕heng1輕zau6就

at such a young age already

Common mistake

Do not use this phrase to simply state someone's age in a neutral way. It is specifically reserved for contexts where the person's youth is unexpected or noteworthy relative to their behavior or status.