Usage of 成 (chéng)
The character 成 is versatile and commonly used to express the idea of 'becoming' or 'accomplishing' something. It often appears in contexts where a change of state or achievement is emphasized.
Common meanings
- To become (a role, status, or condition)
- To accomplish or complete a task
Typical collocations
- 成为 (chéngwéi): to become
- 成功 (chénggōng): success, to succeed
- 成长 (chéngzhǎng): to grow up
Usage notes
成 is often used in past or completed actions indicating that something has been achieved or a transformation has occurred. It can be combined with other characters to form compound words that specify the type of accomplishment or change.
Common confusion
成 vs. 做: 成 emphasizes the result or change of state, while 做 focuses on the action or process itself.
Collocations and patterns
- 成为 + noun: to become something
- 成 + verb (e.g., 成功): to succeed
- 成 + adjective (e.g., 成熟): to mature
Understanding 成 helps learners express achievements, changes, and results naturally in Mandarin.
Usage of 成 (chéng)
The character 成 is versatile and commonly used to express the idea of 'becoming' or 'accomplishing' something. It often appears in contexts where a change of state or achievement is emphasized.
Common meanings
- To become (a role, status, or condition)
- To accomplish or complete a task
Typical collocations
- 成为 (chéngwéi): to become
- 成功 (chénggōng): success, to succeed
- 成长 (chéngzhǎng): to grow up
Usage notes
成 is often used in past or completed actions indicating that something has been achieved or a transformation has occurred. It can be combined with other characters to form compound words that specify the type of accomplishment or change.
Common confusion
成 vs. 做: 成 emphasizes the result or change of state, while 做 focuses on the action or process itself.
Collocations and patterns
- 成为 + noun: to become something
- 成 + verb (e.g., 成功): to succeed
- 成 + adjective (e.g., 成熟): to mature
Understanding 成 helps learners express achievements, changes, and results naturally in Mandarin.
Usage of 成 (chéng)
The character 成 is versatile and commonly used to express the idea of 'becoming' or 'accomplishing' something. It often appears in contexts where a change of state or achievement is emphasized.
Common meanings
- To become (a role, status, or condition)
- To accomplish or complete a task
Typical collocations
- 成为 (chéngwéi): to become
- 成功 (chénggōng): success, to succeed
- 成长 (chéngzhǎng): to grow up
Usage notes
成 is often used in past or completed actions indicating that something has been achieved or a transformation has occurred. It can be combined with other characters to form compound words that specify the type of accomplishment or change.
Common confusion
成 vs. 做: 成 emphasizes the result or change of state, while 做 focuses on the action or process itself.
Collocations and patterns
- 成为 + noun: to become something
- 成 + verb (e.g., 成功): to succeed
- 成 + adjective (e.g., 成熟): to mature
Understanding 成 helps learners express achievements, changes, and results naturally in Mandarin.