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March 24, 2026
成绩(成績)chéngjì(cheng2ji4)
成绩 (chéngjì) refers to academic grades or performance records, often indicating a student's success in their studies. It can also be used more broadly to describe achievements in various fields, emphasizing the results of effort or work.
Frequency#2808DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, academic success is highly valued, and 成绩 plays a crucial role in a student's future opportunities, including university admissions and job prospects. Parents often emphasize the importance of achieving good grades.
Memory Tip
Imagine a student holding a report card with big, bold letters spelling '成绩.' The character 成 (chéng) suggests 'to become' or 'to achieve,' while 绩 (jì) resembles a trophy, signifying accomplishments. Together, they symbolize the transformation of effort into tangible results.
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AI Study Notes for 成绩
Quick Contrast
考试 (kǎoshì) vs 成绩 (chéngjì): 选择成绩指的是结果，而考试强调的是评估过程。
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a student holding a report card with big, bold letters spelling '成绩.' The character 成 (chéng) suggests 'to become' or 'to achieve,' while 绩 (jì) resembles a trophy, signifying accomplishments. Together, they symbolize the transformation of effort into tangible results.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the context in which you use 成绩, as it is generally formal and often used in educational settings. Common collocations include '成绩单' (report card) and '提高成绩' (improve grades). Avoid mixing it up with similar terms like '成绩好' (good grades) versus '成绩差' (poor grades).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 3 word, 成绩 connects well with other academic terms like 学习 (xuéxí - to study) and 考试 (kǎoshì - exam). Focus on using it in sentences related to school and performance discussions to reinforce its meaning.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, academic success is highly valued, and 成绩 plays a crucial role in a student's future opportunities, including university admissions and job prospects. Parents often emphasize the importance of achieving good grades.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 成绩 with 结果 (jiéguǒ - result), which refers to outcomes rather than performance records. For example, saying '我有好的结果' (wǒ yǒu hǎo de jiéguǒ) instead of using 成绩 is incorrect; it should be '我的成绩很好' (wǒ de chéngjì hěn hǎo).
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Grammar Patterns of 成绩
成绩 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Connie did well at school and graduated with honours.
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他毕业时各科成绩的平均积分点为3.8。
tā bì yè shí gè kē chéng jì de píng jūn jī fēn diǎn wéi3.8。
He graduated with a GPA of
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他比自己以前的最好成绩快了1秒多。
tā bǐ zì jǐ yǐ qián de zuì hǎo chéng jì kuài le1 1 miǎo。
He was over a second faster than his previous best time.
Cultural Notes for 成绩
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, academic success is highly valued, and 成绩 plays a crucial role in a student's future opportunities, including university admissions and job prospects. Parents often emphasize the importance of achieving good grades.
Frequently Asked Questions about 成绩
You can say '我的成绩很好' (wǒ de chéngjì hěn hǎo).
While it primarily refers to academic performance, it can also describe achievements in other areas.
成绩 focuses on numerical scores or records, while 表现 (biǎoxiàn) refers to overall performance or behavior.
