成熟
chéngshú
Description
成熟可以说水果或食物长好了，可以吃了，也可以说一个人想得多、做事稳。
"成熟" can mean that fruit or food has ripened and is ready to eat, or that a person is thoughtful and steady.
我们还可以用它说一个想法或计划已经准备好了。
We can also use "成熟" to say that an idea or plan is ready.
Meanings
成熟chéngshú
(of a person) mature, sensible
他很成熟，做事让人放心。
He is very mature and reliable in his work.
成熟chéngshú
(of fruit/crops) ripe
这些苹果已经成熟了。
These apples are already ripe.
成熟chéngshú
(of ideas/plans/technology) developed, ready
这个计划还不太成熟。
This plan is not very mature yet.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
成 (become) + 熟 (ripe/cooked), literally 'become ripe'.
- Nuance
成熟 for people praises maturity; 幼稚 (childish) is the opposite.
In videos
“好那现在我觉得我更成熟”
“2021、2022年 我们看社会比较成熟了”
“它已经非常成熟了，再不吃就要坏了。”
“但是越来越长大，越来越成熟，”
“真的是一个比较成熟的商业模式”
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