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chéng

Description

“成”常常表示一件事做好了,或者变成了另一个样子。

"成" often indicates that something is completed or has changed into another form.

在说话的时候,“成”也可以表示“可以、好的”的意思。

When speaking, "成" can also mean "can" or "okay."

Meanings

chéng

to become; to turn into

他长大成了一名医生。

He grew up to become a doctor.

chéng

to succeed; to accomplish

这件事一定能成。

This matter will definitely succeed.

chéng

okay; all right (spoken)

成,我们就这么办。

Alright, let's do it this way.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    as an interjection 成 is casual and northern, similar to 行 meaning "okay, fine".

  • Etymology

    成 also acts as a resultative complement, e.g. 做成 (do successfully).

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