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成年
chéngnián
Description
“成年”是指人长大了，到了大人的年龄，一般是十八岁。
"成年" means that a person has grown up and reached adult age, usually eighteen years old.
成年以后，你就可以自己做很多事情了。
After becoming "成年", you can do many things on your own.
Meanings
成年chéngnián
to become an adult; to reach adulthood
他今年成年了，可以开车了。
He became an adult this year and can drive now.
成年chéngnián
adult; of legal age
这部电影只给成年人看。
This movie is only for adults.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
成 (to become) + 年 (year/age), literally 'to reach the age'.
- Nuance
成年 stresses reaching legal adult age; 成人 more often means an adult person.
In videos
“也就是从1995年到2003年之间出生的、并且已经成年的年轻人，”
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