成 (chéng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 成 (chéng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 成 (chéng) means "to become; to finish; to succeed". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 戈.

Q: How do you write 成 stroke by stroke?

成 has 6 strokes. The radical is 戈. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 成 and 戈?

成 (chéng) and 戈 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 成?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 戈. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 成?

Common words containing 成 include: 成功 (chéng gōng) — success; to succeed; 变成 (biàn chéng) — to become or turn into; 成年 (chéng nián) — adult; to come of age.

How to Write 成

The character 成 (chéng) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 戈 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

成 is pronounced chéng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to become; to finish; to succeed.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 成 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 成

成功 chéng gōng

success; to succeed

变成 biàn chéng

to become or turn into

成年 chéng nián

adult; to come of age

Example Sentences

祝你考试成功。

zhù nǐ kǎo shì chéng gōng

Good luck on your exam.

水变成了冰。

shuǐ biàn chéng le bīng

Water turned into ice.

他已经成年了。

tā yǐ jīng chéng nián le

He has already reached adulthood.

Similar Characters

戈 gē

戉 yuè

戊 wù

Practice Writing 成 (chéng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 成

What does 成 (chéng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 成 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 成 and 戈?

What mistakes do learners make writing 成?

What common words use 成?

How to Write 成 (chéng)