1. having lived or existed for only a short time; not old
年紀小的，年輕的
She looks very young for her age.
她看起來比實際年齡年輕很多。
The young trees need to be watered regularly.
這些小樹需要定期澆水。
Young Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
young
adjective
快速理解
What does "Young" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Young"?
形容生命處於早期階段或缺乏經驗。
- 1
年齡上的年輕
EN: being in an early stage of life; not old
翻譯: 指生命處於早期階段；年紀不大
- 2
新近出現或成立
EN: recently formed or begun
翻譯: 指事物新近形成或開始
- 3
缺乏經驗
EN: having little experience
翻譯: 指經驗尚淺或資歷不深
- 4
用於比較（較年輕的）
EN: used in comparison (the younger one)
翻譯: 用於比較時，指兩者中較年輕的那一個
小提醒：注意 'young' 除了指年齡，也常用來形容事物『新成立』或人『經驗不足』，例如 'a young company'（新公司）、'young in the profession'（在這行資歷尚淺）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Young" in English）
How to pronounce "Young" in English?"Young" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Young" from YouTube Videos
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“Now the science behind this is so potent that it became required by the American Board of Surgery in order for a young surgeon to become board certified.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Young"?How does "Young" change by context?
2. relating to or characteristic of young people
屬於年輕人的，具有青年特點的
He has a young attitude towards life.
他對生活抱持著年輕的心態。
This magazine targets a young audience.
這本雜誌的目標讀者是年輕人。
3. inexperienced or new to something
經驗不足的，資淺的
He's still young in this profession.
他在這個行業裡資歷尚淺。
The company hired many young graduates.
公司聘用了許多剛畢業的新人。
4. early in the development or history of something
早期的，初期的
In the young days of the internet, things were very different.
在網際網路的早期，情況非常不同。
They are a young company with big ambitions.
他們是一家有遠大抱負的新公司。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Young"?How to make natural sentences with "Young"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| young + noun | 年輕的… | She is a **young** woman with great potential. (她是一位潛力巨大的年輕女性。) |
| the + young | 年輕人（總稱） | The **young** are often more adaptable to new technology. (年輕人通常更能適應新科技。) |
| young + and + adjective | 年輕且… | He is **young** and ambitious. (他年輕且有抱負。) |
| at a young age | 在年輕時 | She started her career at a **young** age. (她在很年輕的時候就開始了她的職業生涯。) |
| look/seem + young | 看起來/似乎年輕 | Despite the stress, he still looks remarkably **young**. (儘管壓力很大，他看起來仍然非常年輕。) |
| relatively/quite + young | 相對/相當年輕 | The company is still **relatively young**. (這家公司仍然相對年輕。) |
| young + for + noun | 就…而言顯得年輕 | He is **young** for his position. (就他的職位而言，他顯得很年輕。) |
| grow + young (literary/figurative) | 變得年輕（文學/比喻用法） | The music made her feel **young** again. (這音樂讓她感覺再次年輕起來。) |
用法說明
How is "Young" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Young"?
young 與 younger 的比較用法
- young 是形容詞原級，用於描述人或事物本身「年輕的」狀態。
- younger 是比較級，用於將兩個人或事物進行比較，表示「較年輕的」。
- 使用 younger 時，通常會用 than 來引出比較的對象。
- 在家庭關係中，younger 可直接用於稱謂前，表示「較年幼的」，例如 younger brother（弟弟）。 EN: My sister is still very young; she is only five years old. 翻譯: 我妹妹還很年輕，她只有五歲。
EN:My sister is younger than me by three years.
翻譯:我妹妹比我小三歲。
總結建議
一般描述年齡小用 young，需要與他人比較誰更年輕時則使用 younger than 的結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Young" and similar words?How to choose "Young" vs alternatives?
young vs youthful
「young」強調年齡上的年輕，而「youthful」則強調具有年輕人的特質或精神狀態，即使實際年齡可能不年輕。
young vs juvenile
「young」是通用詞，而「juvenile」較正式，常用於法律、生物學或帶有貶義的語境。
young vs immature
「young」指年齡上的年輕，而「immature」指心智、情感或發展上的不成熟，可能與年齡無關。
口語用法
How is "Young" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Young"?
引述
在引述他人話語或想法時，用來表示「年輕的」這個概念，常帶有轉述或評論的語氣。 EN: She always says she wants to travel while she's still young. 翻譯: 她總是說她想趁自己還年輕的時候去旅行。
EN:My dad used to tell me, "When you're young, you think you know everything."
翻譯:我爸以前常跟我說：「年輕的時候，你覺得自己什麼都懂。」
語氣強調
與其他詞彙結合，用來強調「非常年輕」或「年輕的狀態」，帶有情感色彩。 EN: He's so young and full of energy, it's inspiring. 翻譯: 他這麼年輕又充滿活力，真的很激勵人心。
EN:I feel so young at heart when I'm with them.
翻譯:和他們在一起時，我覺得心態非常年輕。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，作為短暫的填充詞，常與「well」、「you know」等連用。 EN: Well, young... let's say, inexperienced people might see it differently. 翻譯: 嗯，年輕… 或者說，沒經驗的人可能會有不同的看法。
EN:The new team is, you know, young and eager to prove themselves.
翻譯:新團隊嘛，你知道的，很年輕而且急於證明自己。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式商業文件中，應避免將 "young" 用於上述口語中的停頓填充或過於主觀的語氣強調。建議使用更精確、客觀的描述，如 "youthful", "in their youth", "at a young age", 或具體的年齡範圍，以保持文章的嚴謹性。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Young"?What fixed phrases with "Young" should I remember?
young people
young + noun (plural)
年輕人
young man / young woman
young + noun (singular)
年輕男子 / 年輕女子
at a young age
at a young age
在年輕時
young child
young + noun
幼童
look young
verb + young
看起來年輕
young professional
young + adjective/noun
年輕專業人士
young and old
young and + adjective
老少，年輕人和老年人
young at heart
young at heart
心態年輕
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Young"?Which "Young" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He is a young.
✓He is young. / He is a young man.
"Young" is primarily an adjective, not a countable noun. It cannot be used with an indefinite article "a" by itself. Use it before a noun (e.g., young man) or as a predicate adjective.
×She is more younger than her brother.
✓She is younger than her brother.
"Young" is a one-syllable adjective. Its comparative form is "younger", not "more young" or "more younger". Using "more" with the comparative form "-er" is redundant and incorrect.
×The youngs in our society need more support.
✓The young in our society need more support.
When "the young" is used as a plural noun phrase meaning "young people", it remains "the young" and does not take an "-s". It is a collective, uncountable noun phrase in this usage.
×He is too young to go to school, but his sister is very young too.
✓He is too young to go to school, but his sister is also very young.
Confusing "too" (excessively, more than desired) with "very" (to a high degree). "Too young" implies a negative consequence (e.g., not allowed). "Very young" simply states the degree of youth.
×A young should respect the elderly.
✓A young person should respect the elderly. / The young should respect the elderly.
"Young" cannot be used as a singular countable noun (a young). Use "a young person/child/man/woman" or the collective plural phrase "the young".
×She has a young beautiful face.
✓She has a beautiful young face.
In English adjective order, age (young) usually comes before color, origin, material, or purpose, but after opinion (beautiful, nice) and size. The correct sequence is opinion (beautiful) before age (young).
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Young"?What are tense/participle forms of "Young"?