CHINESE DICTIONARYWORD

成年

chéng niánHSK 5

成年 (chéng nián) is an HSK 5 Chinese word with 3 definitions and 4 bilingual examples.

PARTS OF SPEECH2
DEFINITIONS3
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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

1

verb 动

  1. Englishto become an adult

    • EX
      等他成年以后,就可以自己做决定了。

      Once he becomes an adult, he will be able to make his own decisions.

    • EX
      现在的年轻人成年之后大多选择独立生活。

      Most young people nowadays choose to live independently after reaching adulthood.

2

adverb 副

  1. Englishall year round

    • EX
      他成年在外地工作,只有过年才回家一趟。

      He works away from home all year round and only comes back for Spring Festival.

    • EX
      这里的气候非常好,成年都像春天一样温暖。

      The climate here is excellent; it's as warm as spring all year round.

  2. Englishthroughout the year