长大成人 (cháng) — to grow up and become a mature adult
Definition
A set phrase meaning to grow up into a mature adult, emphasizing the transition from child to responsible adult (both age and maturity). Synonymous in meaning with 成长, but 长大成人 focuses specifically on reaching adulthood.
verb
to grow up and become a mature adult
Examples
- ，长大成人。Jīng guò duō nián de nǔ lì, tā zhōng yú cháng le.After years of effort, he finally grew up to become an adult.
- ，长大成人，。Duì hái zi lái shuō, cháng bù jǐn shì nián líng de zēng zhǎng, gèng shì xīn zhì de chéng shú.For children, growing up is not only an increase in age but also a maturation of the mind.
- 长大成人，。Fù mǔ zuì dà de yuàn wàng jiù shì kàn dào hái zi cháng, dú lì shēng huó.The biggest wish of parents is to see their children grow up and live independently.
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