Definitions
(noun)
child; juvenile
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童 (tóng) is currently composed of the radical 立 (lì, to stand) above 里 (lǐ, a village). This modern structure results from historical graphical assimilation, not its true etymology. The original form combined 辛 (xīn, a branding knife) with elements depicting an eye or person, reflecting a connection to penal servitude. Over time, this association faded, and the primary meaning shifted to denote a child or youth, conveying a sense of innocence. A secondary meaning emerged for a bare or bald landscape, such as a treeless mountain.
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儿童节快到了。
我的童年很幸福。
她喜欢读童话故事。
童声合唱团表演很精彩。
保护童真是很重要的。
禁止使用童工是国际共识。
这幅画充满了童趣和想象力。
童装设计需要考虑到儿童的安全性。