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This feature highlights the idiom 「翩翩年少」, with its meaning and examples shown below.

It is a metaphor for a young, handsome, and talented man.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

piān piān nián shǎo

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

pin1 pin1 nin4 siu3

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.