风华正茂 in the prime of life
Explanation
形容青年人朝气蓬勃，意气风发，充满活力和希望。
Describes young people who are full of energy, vigor, and hope.
Origin Story
话说在江南水乡的一个小镇上，住着一位名叫阿强的青年才俊。他生得眉清目秀，气宇轩昂，正是风华正茂的年纪。阿强自幼聪颖好学，勤奋刻苦，饱读诗书，通晓天文地理，琴棋书画样样精通。他不仅才华横溢，而且有着一颗火热的爱国之心。当时的国家正处于内忧外患之中，百姓生活困苦，阿强看在眼里，急在心里。他立志要为国家和人民做一番事业，报效祖国。于是他告别了家乡，前往京城参加科举考试。在考试中，他发挥出色，一举高中状元。后来他被朝廷委以重任，为国效力，做出了一系列的贡献，深受百姓的爱戴。他的故事，成为了当地流传的佳话。
In a small town in the south of China, there lived a talented young man named Aqiang. He was handsome and full of energy, in the prime of his youth. Aqiang had been intelligent and hardworking since childhood, reading extensively and becoming knowledgeable in astronomy, geography, and the arts. He was not only talented but also possessed a strong patriotic heart. At that time, the country was facing internal and external troubles, and the people were suffering from poverty. Aqiang saw this and was deeply concerned. He resolved to make a contribution to the country and its people. He left his hometown and went to the capital to take the imperial examination. In the exam, he performed exceptionally well and was appointed as the top candidate. Later, he was entrusted with important tasks by the government, served his country, and made a series of contributions that earned him the love and respect of the people. His story became a local legend.
Usage
常用作褒义，形容年轻人充满活力和希望。
It is often used in a positive sense to describe young people full of vigor and hope.
Examples
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他风华正茂，正是建功立业的好时机。
ta feng hua zheng mao, zheng shi jiangong liye de hao shiji.
He is in his prime, and it is a good time to make a career.
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青年一代风华正茂，充满希望。
qingnian yidai feng hua zheng mao, chongman xi wang
The younger generation is full of vigor and hope, and it is the right time to go forward.