成才 (chéng cái) — to become a capable and successful person; to make something of oneself
Definition
成才 (chéngcái) means 'to grow into a capable, successful person' — focused on personal development and talent. Distinct from 立功, which is about earning merit through specific achievements.
verb
to become a capable and successful personto make something of oneself
Examples
- ，成才。Tā cóng xiǎo jiù hěn nǔ lì, hòu lái zhōng yú chéng cái le.He has worked hard since childhood and finally made something of himself.
- ，。Tā chéng le cái yǐ hòu, méi yǒu wàng jì bāng zhù bié rén.After he became successful, he didn't forget to help others.
- 成才。Fù mǔ dōu xī wàng hái zi néng chéng cái.Parents all hope their children will become successful.
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