Meaning and Usage
"成人" (chéngrén) primarily means "adult" or "grown-up," referring to a person who has reached maturity, both legally and socially. It is commonly used to distinguish adults from children or minors.
Common Contexts
- Legal or social adulthood: "成年人" means an adult person.
- Age-restricted content: "成人电影" refers to movies intended only for adults.
- Cultural ceremonies: "成人礼" is a coming-of-age ceremony marking the transition to adulthood.
Collocations and Patterns
- 成年人 (adult person): used to emphasize maturity.
- 成人礼 (coming-of-age ceremony): a formal event celebrating adulthood.
- 成人内容 (adult content): content restricted to adults.
Usage Notes
"成人" is a formal term often used in official or written contexts. In casual speech, "大人" (dàrén) can also mean adult but may carry a more respectful tone. Avoid confusing "成人" with "成长" (chéngzhǎng), which means "to grow up" or "growth."
Meaning and Usage
"成人" (chéngrén) primarily means "adult" or "grown-up," referring to a person who has reached maturity, both legally and socially. It is commonly used to distinguish adults from children or minors.
Common Contexts
- Legal or social adulthood: "成年人" means an adult person.
- Age-restricted content: "成人电影" refers to movies intended only for adults.
- Cultural ceremonies: "成人礼" is a coming-of-age ceremony marking the transition to adulthood.
Collocations and Patterns
- 成年人 (adult person): used to emphasize maturity.
- 成人礼 (coming-of-age ceremony): a formal event celebrating adulthood.
- 成人内容 (adult content): content restricted to adults.
Usage Notes
"成人" is a formal term often used in official or written contexts. In casual speech, "大人" (dàrén) can also mean adult but may carry a more respectful tone. Avoid confusing "成人" with "成长" (chéngzhǎng), which means "to grow up" or "growth."
Meaning and Usage
"成人" (chéngrén) primarily means "adult" or "grown-up," referring to a person who has reached maturity, both legally and socially. It is commonly used to distinguish adults from children or minors.
Common Contexts
- Legal or social adulthood: "成年人" means an adult person.
- Age-restricted content: "成人电影" refers to movies intended only for adults.
- Cultural ceremonies: "成人礼" is a coming-of-age ceremony marking the transition to adulthood.
Collocations and Patterns
- 成年人 (adult person): used to emphasize maturity.
- 成人礼 (coming-of-age ceremony): a formal event celebrating adulthood.
- 成人内容 (adult content): content restricted to adults.
Usage Notes
"成人" is a formal term often used in official or written contexts. In casual speech, "大人" (dàrén) can also mean adult but may carry a more respectful tone. Avoid confusing "成人" with "成长" (chéngzhǎng), which means "to grow up" or "growth."