Definitions
(verb)
to succeed; to accomplish
(verb)
to become; to turn into
(verb)
to complete; to finish
(adjective)
OK; alright
(numeral)
one tenth
About
The character "成" originated from early conceptualizations of completion, often in contexts of martial or ceremonial conclusions. Its modern structure combines the component "戊", associated with weaponry or a celestial stem, and "丁", meaning nail or a fixed point, together implying establishment or finality. Initially denoting the act of completing specific tasks, especially in battles or rituals, its meaning expanded over time to encompass general success, transformation, and resultant states, as seen in compounds like 完成, 成功, and 成为. The character's form has remained consistent while its semantic range broadened from concrete achievements to abstract concepts of becoming and accomplishment.
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我完成了作业。
他做成了那件事。
这件事终于成功了。
他们成了一对好朋友。
这项计划形成了新的方案。
这本书由十个章节组成。
团队合作是成功的关键因素。
任何事情要取得成功都需付出代价。