成年

成年 chéngnián

Grown-up (mature)

chengnian

What 成年 means

  1. Grown-up (mature)

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Character by character

成年 is written with 2 characters. Chinese words are usually easier to remember once you can see what each part contributes.

成
chèng
Become (accomplish - completed)
年
nián
Year (age - old)

How to write 成年

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Questions about 成年

What does 成年 mean in English?

成年 is pronounced chéngnián and means Grown-up (mature).

How do you pronounce 成年?

成年 is chéngnián in pinyin — written chengnian without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.

What are the characters in 成年?

成年 is written with 2 characters: 成 (chèng) Become (accomplish - completed), 年 (nián) Year (age - old). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

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