- 青少年 qīngshàonián teenageryoung people in the period of adolescence or youth
- 少年宫 Shàonián Gōng Children's PalaceAn institution where children can take part in various extracurricular activities
- 少年犯 shàoniánfàn juvenile delinquentA minor who has been convicted of a criminal offense or legal violation.
- 少年人 shàoniánrén youngsteryoung people; youngster
- 少年先锋队 Shàonián Xiānfēngduì Young PioneersYoung Pioneers of China, a youth organization for children in the People's Republic of China, often seen as preparation for the Communist Youth League.
- 少年老成 shàoniánlǎochéng matureacting with the wisdom, steadiness, or experience of an older person despite being young
- 少年之家 shàoniánzhījiā youth centera community facility or club providing recreational and educational activities for children and teenagers
- 少年夫妻老来伴 shàoniánfūqīlǎoláibàn lifelong companionshusband and wife in youth, companions in old age
- 少年队 shàoniánduì youth teama sports or activity team composed of teenagers or young people
- 花有重开日,人无再少年 huāyǒuchóngkāirì, rénwúzàishàonián youth is fleetinga flower may blossom again, but a person cannot get young again; youth is fleeting