san4 tung4神童
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Yalesàhn tùhng
Definition
Child prodigy; a gifted child who shows extraordinary ability at a very young age.
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How it's used
This term carries a sense of innate, almost supernatural talent rather than just hard work or academic success. It is frequently used in media reports to describe children who achieve university-level milestones at an unusually young age. While it can be a compliment, it is sometimes used with a hint of skepticism or irony when someone is being over-hyped by their parents.
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He was a child prodigy when he was young and was very good at his studies.
Who said he is a child prodigy? I think he is just very ordinary.
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Common phrases
hailed as a child prodigy
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 天才, which is a broader term for a genius of any age. 神童 is strictly reserved for children who show exceptional abilities before reaching adulthood.
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