"preteen" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 青春期前的孩子

Definition

青春期前的孩子是指年龄通常在9到12岁之间，介于儿童和青少年之间的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“青春期前的孩子”多用于教育、媒体和家庭，指9-12岁之间即将步入青春期的孩子。与“儿童”或“青少年”不同。

Examples

My brother is a preteen, and he loves video games.

我弟弟是个**青春期前的孩子**，他很喜欢玩电子游戏。

A preteen often starts to become more independent.

**青春期前的孩子**通常开始变得更独立。

The movie is not suitable for preteens.

这部电影不适合**青春期前的孩子**观看。

As a preteen, I started reading more complex books.

我在**青春期前**开始读更有难度的书。

The store has a clothing section just for preteens.

这家店有专门为**青春期前的孩子**准备的服装区。

It's tough being a preteen—you're not a little kid anymore, but not yet a teenager.

做**青春期前的孩子**很难——你不再是小孩，但还不是青少年。