小时候
Basic Meaning
n
Refers to a period of life, often with a sense of nostalgia. It is already a complete noun phrase, so you don't need to add '在' (zai4) before it for simple usage like 'I... when I was young'.
when (someone) was young; childhood; one's younger days
年纪小的时候。
Synonyms:
幼时童年
Sentences:
- 他小时候最喜欢踢足球。He liked playing soccer the most when he was little.
- 我小时候住在北京。I lived in Beijing when I was a child.
- 这件玩具让我想起了小时候。This toy reminds me of my childhood.