Meanings of 未成年人
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未成年人 (minor) vs 青少年 (teenager) — use 未成年人 for legal contexts regarding age, while 青少年 refers more broadly to adolescents, typically aged 13 to 19.
This term is formal and often used in legal and educational contexts. Learners might confuse it with other age-related terms, so it's important to remember that it specifically refers to those under 18. Be careful with tone; all characters in this phrase are pronounced with a falling tone followed by rising tones.
未成年人 is a useful compound term that can help students understand the structure of Chinese phrases. At HSK 3, students should focus on recognizing meanings of components like 未 and 成年 to build their vocabulary around age and status.
Learners often confuse 未成年人 with 成年人 (adults) or use it in informal situations. For example, saying '他是一个未成年人' in a casual chat is less common; it's better to use it in formal discussions about age-related issues.
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How to say minor (i.e. person under 18) in Chinese
“minor (i.e. person under 18)” in Chinese is未成年人
未成年人 refers to individuals who are under the legal age of adulthood, typically 18 years old in many jurisdictions. This term is commonly used in legal contexts, education, and social services to designate the rights and responsibilities of those who have not yet reached the age of majority.
When to use 未成年人
This term is formal and often used in legal and educational contexts. Learners might confuse it with other age-related terms, so it's important to remember that it specifically refers to those under 18. Be careful with tone; all characters in this phrase are pronounced with a falling tone followed by rising tones.
未成年人 or something close to it
未成年人 (minor) vs 青少年 (teenager) — use 未成年人 for legal contexts regarding age, while 青少年 refers more broadly to adolescents, typically aged 13 to 19.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 未成年人 with 成年人 (adults) or use it in informal situations. For example, saying '他是一个未成年人' in a casual chat is less common; it's better to use it in formal discussions about age-related issues.
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未成年人 typically refers to anyone under the age of 18.
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