五尺童子 — “A young child”
五尺童子 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a young child”. A boy of tender age. Often used to refer to someone innocent or inexperienced. Literally, “Five-chi child”.
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五尺童子 Pronunciation and Pinyin
五尺童子 Character Breakdown
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这些简单的道理，连五尺童子都明白
Even a young child understands these simple truths.
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What does 五尺童子 mean?
五尺童子 (wǔ chǐ tóng zǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a young child”.
How do you pronounce 五尺童子?
五尺童子 is pronounced wǔ chǐ tóng zǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 五尺童子 literally mean?
Literally, 五尺童子 means “Five-chi child”. It is used to mean “a young child”.
What is the Chinese definition of 五尺童子?
五尺：古代尺短，所以以五尺指儿童的身高。泛指儿童。