Definition
幼时 is a formal or literary noun meaning 'childhood' or 'infancy', specifically the early years of one's life. It's often used in written narratives, memoirs, or biographical contexts to refer to the time before adolescence. Unlike 小时候 (more colloquial), 幼时 carries a slightly more refined or nostalgic tone.
n.
childhoodinfancy (early years of life)
Examples
- 幼时。yòu shí de jìyì yǐjīng móhu le.The memories of childhood have already become blurry.
- 幼时，。Tā yòu shí jiājìng pínghán, dàn hěn nǔlì.His family was poor in childhood, but he worked very hard.
- 幼时。Zhè běn shū miáoxiě le zuòzhě de yòu shí shēnghuó.This book describes the author's childhood life.
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