siu3 zong3少壯少壮

Jyutpingsiu3 zong3

Yalesiu jong

Definition

Young and vigorous; in the prime of youth.

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How it's used

Often found in formal contexts or idioms, this term carries a sense of potential and vitality that goes beyond simple age. It is frequently used to describe a rising generation or a faction within an organization that is eager to challenge the status quo. You will rarely hear it used in casual conversation to describe a random young person on the street.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋le1呢baan1班hou2好jau5有cung1衝ging3勁。

That group of young and vigorous people has a lot of drive.

siu2少zong3壯m4唔nou5努lik6力，daai6大zo2咗bin1邊go3個bong1幫nei5你？

If you don't work hard while you are young and vigorous, who will help you when you grow up?

Common phrases

young turks or the younger, more radical faction

siu2少zong3壯nou5努lik6力

to work hard while still in one's prime

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 年輕, which is the neutral, everyday word for young. Using 少壯 in a casual setting can sound overly dramatic or like you are quoting a classical proverb.