chéng

to succeed

HSK 6

한자 분해

Usage of (chéng)

The character 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

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

vs. : emphasizes the result or change of state, while focuses on the action or process itself.

Collocations and patterns

Understanding helps learners express achievements, changes, and results naturally in Mandarin.

예문

他终于成了公司的经理。

Tā zhōngyú chéngle gōngsī de jīnglǐ.

He finally became the manager of the company.

这项计划成了大家的共同目标。

Zhè xiàng jìhuà chéngle dàjiā de gòngtóng mùbiāo.

This plan became everyone's common goal.

只要努力,就一定能成。

Zhǐyào nǔlì, jiù yídìng néng chéng.

As long as you work hard, you will definitely succeed.