成 (chéng) - to succeed & to accomplish

成Tone 2

chéng ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 戈

晨呈

成 · chéng

to succeed;

to accomplish;

to complete;

to become;

to turn into;

finished;

established;

one tenth;

(surname)

to succeedto accomplishto complete

Usage highlights

to succeedto completeto becomeachievementresultadult

Synonyms

  • 成功— to succeed; success
  • 完成— to complete; finish
  • 成就— achievement; accomplishment

Antonyms

  • 败— to fail; defeat
  • 失— to lose; failure

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He succeeded in the exam (成功).
  • The plan was completed (完成).
  • Water turns into ice (变成冰).
  • This is a great achievement (成就).

Collocations

  • to succeed(成功)
  • to complete(完成)
  • to become(变成)
  • achievement(成就)
  • result(成果)
  • adult(成人)

Idioms

  • To form a habit(习以为成)
  • To achieve success at one stroke(一举成功)
  • To accomplish in one move(一气呵成)
  • To help others achieve their goals(成人之美)
  • To have both sides suffer(两败俱成)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents accomplishment and successful completion, highly valued in Chinese culture.
  • Used in historical contexts like the 'Mandate of Heaven' (天命所成) to legitimize rule.
  • Common in given names to express wishes for success and achievement.

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