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成人
chéngrén
Description
“成人”是指长大了的人，通常在中国指十八岁以上的人。
"成人" refers to a grown person, usually someone over eighteen in China.
它也可以当动词用，表示一个人长大、变成大人。
It can also be used as a verb, meaning a person grows up and becomes an adult.
Meanings
成人chéngrén
an adult; grown-up person
这部电影只适合成人观看。
This movie is only suitable for adults.
成人chéngrén
to become an adult; grow up
他已经成人，可以自己做决定了。
He is already an adult and can make decisions on his own.
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Notes
- Etymology
成 (to become) + 人 (person), literally 'become a person/adult'.
- Nuance
成人 stresses legal adulthood; 大人 is the everyday word for grown-up.
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