成 Stroke Order — How to Write 成
成 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 戈, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
成 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 戈 + 2 more strokes
成 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- chéng
Meanings of 成 in Chinese
1
chéng成
To achieve success, to accomplish, or to complete something successfully.
只要你努力，就一定能成功
As long as you work hard, you will surely succeed.
To develop into a certain form or state; to become; to be accomplished.
他通过自学，最终成为一名优秀的软件工程师。
Through self-study, he eventually became an excellent software engineer.
To become; to turn into; to grow into.
小树苗长成了大树。
The small sapling grew into a big tree.
Can; able to; alright; okay to do something, indicating success or agreement.
别担心，这件事一定能成。
Don't worry, this matter will definitely work out.
To praise someone for being very capable, efficient, or competent in handling tasks.
小李的编程能力真成，每次都能快速解决问题。
Xiao Li's programming skills are truly excellent; he can always solve problems quickly.
To become, to achieve, or to reach a certain quantity or state; to take shape or mature.
这项工程在大家的努力下，终于成形了。
With everyone's efforts, this project finally took shape.
Established; fixed; formed (as in rules, customs, or opinions).
我们应该放下成见，虚心听取别人的意见。
We should set aside our preconceived notions and humbly listen to others' opinions.
One-tenth; a percentage or proportion (e.g., three-tenths, 30%).
这次考试，有三成的学生得了满分。
In this exam, 30% of the students got full marks.
To settle or bring peace to a conflict or disturbance; to resolve a chaotic situation.
为了避免更大的冲突，双方决定坐下来谈判，希望能以和平方式成此争端。
To avoid a larger conflict, both sides decided to sit down and negotiate, hoping to settle this dispute peacefully.
Common Words and Phrases with 成
1
success or failure
一个项目的成败取决于团队的合作。
The success or failure of a project depends on the team's collaboration.
2
Success or failure, gain or loss; the pros and cons.
在做出任何重大改变之前，我们都应该冷静分析其中的成败得失。
Before making any major changes, we should calmly analyze the successes and failures, gains and losses involved.
3
successes and failures, advantages and disadvantages; gains and losses, pros and cons
创业的道路上，充满了成败利钝，关键在于如何坚持和应对。
The entrepreneurial journey is full of successes and failures, advantages and disadvantages; the key lies in how to persevere and adapt.
4
to evaluate people based on their success or failure; to judge someone solely by their achievements
社会上普遍存在一种成败论人的观念，使得很多人只关注结果，而忽视了为之付出的汗水与坚持。
There is a widespread societal tendency to judge people solely by their success or failure, causing many to focus only on the outcome and overlook the sweat and persistence invested in the process.
5
The total expenses incurred in producing a certain product.
降低生产成本是公司提高利润的关键。
Lowering production costs is key for the company to increase profits.
6
to become a useful person or develop into useful material.
父母总是希望自己的孩子能早日成材，对社会有所贡献。
Parents always hope their children can become capable individuals early and contribute to society.
7
become enemies
他们因为一点小误会，竟然最终成仇了。
Because of a small misunderstanding, they unexpectedly became enemies in the end.
8
in strings or clusters
孩子们在沙滩上捡到了许多美丽的贝壳，他们把这些贝壳用细绳串起来，不一会儿就成串了
The children picked up many beautiful shells on the beach. They strung these shells together with a thin string, and soon they formed a string.
9
male coming of age; adult male
在那个村庄里，男孩子成丁后，就会被教导如何耕种和狩猎，以支撑家庭。
In that village, after boys came of age, they would be taught how to farm and hunt to support their families.
10
Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, China, is one of the economic, cultural, and transportation centers in Southwest China.
我计划下个月去成都旅行，希望能看到可爱的大熊猫。
I plan to travel to Chengdu next month, hoping to see the adorable giant pandas.
11
in pairs
我们通常把袜子成对地放在一起，这样洗完衣服就不会弄混了。
We usually keep socks together in pairs, so they don't get mixed up after washing.
12
established rules; convention; old methods
他是一位经验丰富的老工匠，在制作陶瓷时，每一步都严格遵循成法。
He is an experienced old craftsman, strictly adhering to established practices at every stage of ceramic production.
13
to vary inversely; to be inversely proportional to
在一个封闭电路中，电流和电阻成反比。
In a closed circuit, current and resistance are inversely proportional.
14
A component, ingredient, or element that makes up a whole.
这个蛋糕的主要成分是面粉、糖和鸡蛋。
The main ingredients of this cake are flour, sugar, and eggs.
15
Become a common practice or trend.
近年来，环保生活方式已经成风，受到越来越人的青睐。
In recent years, environmentally friendly lifestyles have become a prevailing trend, favored by an increasing number of people.
More words with 成
- dàng当chéng成to treat as; to regard as
- shōu收cheng成harvest; crop
- fēn分chéng成share, split
- jié结chéng成To form; to unite.
- shēng生chéng成Generate, Produce
- chuí垂chéng成On the verge of success, Near completion
- gǎi改chéng成to change into; to convert into
- gào告chéng成Completed, Finished
- kàn看chéng成to regard as; to take for
- nián年chéng成the year's harvest
- qiú求chéng成strive for success, seek achievement
- sān三chéng成three tenths or 30 percent
- xiàn现chéng成Ready-made, Readily available
- yǒu有chéng成Successful, Accomplished
- yù玉chéng成fulfill (a request or wish), grant success
- zàn赞chéng成Agree, Approve
- biàn变chéng成to become, to turn into
- dá达chéng成achieve, reach
- gòu构chéng成constitute, form
- hé合chéng成Synthesis, Synthesize
Idioms with 成
- chéng成bāng帮jié结duì队form groups and teams
- chéng成guī规lòu陋xí习outdated conventions and bad practices
- chéng成hé何tǐ体tǒng统How improper! What an outrage!
- chéng成jiā家lì立yè业settle down, marry, and start a career
- chéng成lóng龙pèi配tào套assemble components into a complete set
- chéng成míng名chéng成jiā家become famous and an expert
- chéng成nián年lěi累yuè月for months and years on end
- chéng成qiān千chéng成wàn万tens of thousands; vast numbers
- chéng成qiān千lěi累wàn万thousands upon thousands
- chéng成qiān千shàng上wàn万thousands upon thousands
- chéng成qún群jié结duì队form groups and bands
- chéng成rén人zhī之měi美Help others achieve their goals
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Open the tool →Questions about 成
What does 成 mean in Chinese?
成 (chéng) means “To achieve success” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 成?
成 is pronounced chéng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 成 have?
成 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 成?
成 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 戈. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 成?
The radical of 成 is 戈.