Chinese

tóngnián
Meaning: childhood
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

我在農村度過了一個快樂的童年。
我在农村度过了一个快乐的童年。
I spent a happy childhood in the countryside.
性格是在童年形成的。
Personality is formed in childhood.
看到這幅畫,我彷彿回到了童年時代。
Looking at this painting, I feel as if I've returned to my childhood.
這張照片勾起了我童年的回憶。
This photo evoked memories of my childhood.
這張照片讓我聯想到我的童年。
This photo makes me think of my childhood.

Usage Notes

Refers to the period of being a child.

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