noun
superior child; excellent child
Refers to a child who is outstanding in character, academics, or behavior. Often used in educational or child-rearing contexts, sometimes with a slightly dated or formal tone.
彼は学校で優良児として表彰された。
He was recognized as a superior child at school.
優良児を育てるには、家庭環境が大切だ。
A good home environment is important for raising an excellent child.
神童 implies a prodigy or exceptionally gifted child, often with innate talent, whereas 優良児 suggests a well-rounded, excellent child without the connotation of genius.
Compound of 優良 (excellent, superior) and 児 (child). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows a common pattern for describing types of children in educational and social contexts.