成
人

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The word 成人 is formed by combining the character 成, meaning 'to become' or 'to achieve', with 人, meaning 'person'; together they create a compound where the literal sense of 'becoming a person' conveys the meaning of an adult or the state of maturity.

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我已经是成人了。

Wǒ yǐjīng shì chéngrén le.

I am already an adult.

成人应该承担责任。

Chéngrén yīnggāi chéngdān zérèn.

Adults should take responsibility.

成人教育有助于职业发展。

Chéngrén jiàoyù yǒu zhù yú zhíyè fāzhǎn.

Adult education is helpful for career development.

许多成人选择继续学习。

Xǔduō chéngrén xuǎnzé jìxù xuéxí.

Many adults choose to continue learning.

在复杂的社会环境中，成人需不断适应变化。

Zài fùzá de shèhuì huánjìng zhōng, chéngrén xū bùduàn shìyìng biànhuà.

In complex social environments, adults need to constantly adapt to changes.

Word Definition - 成人

chéng rén to reach adulthood; an adult

Individual Character Details

成 chéng, chéng
人 rén