yong
adj. A1 Beginner US //ˈjɔŋ// yong
adj. having lived for only a short time; not old.
adj. being in an early stage of life, growth, or development. Often used to describe people, animals, or plants that have not yet reached maturity.
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun or predicatively after a linking verb like 'be' or 'seem'.
Pitfall
the youngsthe youngWhen referring to young people as a group, 'young' acts as a collective noun and does not take an 's'.