青少年

The Chinese word 青少年 (qīngshàonián) is composed of three characters: 青 (qīng), 少 (shǎo), and 年 (nián). Each character carries its own meaning and contributes to the overall meaning of the word.The character 青 (qīng) means "blue" or "green". It is often used to describe something that is young, fresh, or vigorous. In the context of 青少年, it refers to the youthful and energetic nature of young people.The character 少 (shǎo) means "few" or "little". It is used to indicate a small number or quantity. In 青少年, it refers to the relatively small age group of young people.The character 年 (nián) means "year". It is used to indicate a period of time. In 青少年, it refers to the period of time during which a person is considered to be young.When combined together, the three characters 青 (qīng), 少 (shǎo), and 年 (nián) form the word 青少年 (qīngshàonián), which means "youth" or "adolescent". It refers to the period of time between childhood and adulthood, typically ranging from the ages of 13 to 19.