Definition
成才 (chéng cái) means 'to become a capable and successful person' — it emphasizes personal growth and making something of oneself through effort and learning. In contrast, 立功 (lì gōng) focuses on earning merit or distinction through specific achievements or services. 成才 is a separable verb (e.g., 成了才), so the object 才 can be moved.
verb
to become a capable and successful personto make something of oneself
Examples
- ，成才。Tā cóngxiǎo jiù hěn nǔlì, hòulái zhōngyú chéng cái le.He has worked hard since childhood and finally made something of himself.
- ，。Tā chéng le cái yǐhòu, méiyǒu wàngjì bāngzhù biérén.After he became successful, he didn't forget to help others.
- 成才。Fùmǔ dōu xīwàng háizi néng chéng cái.Parents all hope their children will become successful.
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