Definition
养成 (yǎng chéng) means to cultivate or develop a habit, quality, or ability through consistent effort over time. It is more specific than 培养 (péi yǎng), which is broader and can also mean to foster talents or nurture relationships. 养成 is commonly used with 习惯 (habit) and focuses on the process of forming something internal.
verb
to cultivate (a habit)to develop (a quality, ability)
Examples
- ，养成。Tā měitiān pǎobù, yǎng chéng le hǎo xíguàn.He runs every day and has developed a good habit.
- ，养成。Tōngguò dúshū, tā yǎng chéng le dúlì sīkǎo de nénglì.Through reading, she cultivated the ability to think independently.
- 养成。Zhège háizi cóngxiǎo yǎng chéng le lǐmào de xíguàn.This child has cultivated polite habits from a young age.
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