Definition
生长 (shēng zhǎng) refers to the physical process of growing, used for plants, animals, and body parts. 成长 (chéng zhǎng) emphasizes personal development and maturity, typically for people, while 成人 (chéng rén) specifically means 'to become an adult'.
verb
to grow (of living things)to grow up
Examples
- 生长。Zhíwù zài chūntiān kāishǐ shēng zhǎng.Plants start to grow in spring.
- 生长。Háizi shēng zhǎng zài xìngfú de jiātíng lǐ.Children grow up in happy families.
- 生长。Zhèxiē shù zài shān shàng shēng zhǎng de hěn hǎo.These trees grow very well on the mountain.
Browse more HSK 5 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.