noun
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).
彼は幼い頃から俊童と呼ばれていた。
He was called a precocious child from a young age.
古典文学には俊童がしばしば登場する。
Precocious children often appear in classical literature.