童趣

tóngqù
noun #51,694

Meanings

  1. 1 childlike charm
  2. 2 the delight of children
  3. 3 playful, kid-friendly quality

Examples

HSK 2
Tā de huà hěn yǒu tóngqù.
His paintings have a wonderful playful, childlike quality.
HSK 7-9
Zhè běn huìběn chōngmǎn le tóngqù.
This picture book is full of childlike charm.
HSK 7-9
Gōngyuán de shèjì jiāngù le tóngqù hé ānquán.
The park's design balances kid-friendly fun with safety.

Tips

usage
Almost always paired with 充满 (full of) or 富有 (rich in). Describes the feel of something - bright colors, anthropomorphic characters, a sense of wonder - not children themselves. The classic essay 《童趣》 by Qing-dynasty writer 沈复 gave the word literary weight.

Stroke Order

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