precocious child; gifted youngster
Literary or classical term for a child of exceptional intelligence or talent, often with a nuance of refinement. Rare in modern conversation; more common contemporary terms include 神童 (しんどう) or 天才児 (てんさいじ).
He was called a precocious child from a young age.
Precocious children often appear in classical literature.
Compound of 俊 (しゅん, 'excellent, genius') and 童 (どう, 'child'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; it is a Sino-Japanese word used in classical and literary contexts.