The Chinese word 养成 means to cultivate or develop a habit or behavior. It is often used in the context of personal growth and self-improvement, and can refer to both positive and negative habits. For example, one might say “我正在养成每天早起的习惯” which means “I am developing the habit of waking up early every day”. Alternatively, one might say “他养成了抽烟的习惯” which means “He has developed the habit of smoking”.
Translation
Verb: to cultivate, to form, to acquire
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我们应该养成每天锻炼的好习惯 | wǒmen yīnggāi yǎng chéng měitiān duànliàn de hǎo xíguàn | We should develop the good habit of exercising every day |
| 孩子们需要养成阅读的习惯 | háizimen xūyào yǎng chéng yuèdú de xíguàn | Children need to develop the habit of reading |
| 良好的饮食习惯可以养成健康的生活方式 | liánghǎo de yǐnshí xíguàn kěyǐ yǎng chéng jiànkāng de shēnghuó fāngshì | Good eating habits can develop a healthy lifestyle |
| 我们要养成学习的习惯，才能取得好成绩 | wǒmen yào yǎng chéng xuéxí de xíguàn, cái néng qǔdé hǎo chéngjì | We need to develop the habit of studying to achieve good grades |
| 养成早睡早起的习惯，对身体有好处 | yǎng chéng zǎo shuì zǎo qǐ de xíguàn, duì shēntǐ yǒu hǎochù | Developing the habit of going to bed early and getting up early is good for the body |
HSK
养成 is part of HSK Level 4 in both HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0.
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