📖 Meaning
Young in age and strong in physical strength. It describes someone in the prime of youth with robust health and vitality. Often used to contrast the energy of the young with the limitations of the elderly.
📜 Origin Story
This phrase appears in Chapter 71 of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' (红楼梦) by Cao Xueqin of the Qing Dynasty. In the scene, Lady Jia (老太太) remarks on how thoughtful someone is, and a servant responds that even ten young and strong people bundled together could not match her wisdom and consideration. The expression highlights the contrast between youthful physical vigor and the seasoned judgment of the elderly.
💡 Example Usage
村里年轻力壮的小伙子们都出去打工了，留下的多是老人和孩子。
The young and strong men of the village have all gone to find work elsewhere, leaving behind mostly the elderly and children.
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🔤 Quick Facts
- Chinese: 年轻力壮
- Pinyin: nián qīng lì zhuàng
- Literal Translation: year, light, strength, strong
- Category: Condition
- Characters: 4