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March 24, 2026
养成(養成)yǎngchéng(yang3cheng2)
养成 (yǎngchéng) refers to the process of cultivating habits or skills over time. It is commonly used in contexts involving personal development, education, and nurturing behaviors, emphasizing the gradual formation of positive traits or routines.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of cultivating good habits is often emphasized from a young age, linking it to Confucian values of discipline and self-improvement. Schools frequently encourage students to 养成良好习惯 (develop good habits) to succeed academically.
Memory Tip
Imagine a gardener (养) nurturing (成) a small plant until it grows into a strong tree. The '养' component resembles a person tending to the soil, while '成' suggests completion or growth, linking the idea of cultivation to forming good habits.
Meanings of 养成
yǎngchéng(yang3cheng2)
1to cultivate
2to raise
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About 养成
养成Simplified
養成Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#18831Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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培养 (péiyǎng) — use 养成 when emphasizing the gradual development of habits, while 培养 focuses more on nurturing or fostering skills.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a gardener (养) nurturing (成) a small plant until it grows into a strong tree. The '养' component resembles a person tending to the soil, while '成' suggests completion or growth, linking the idea of cultivation to forming good habits.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 养成 with similar verbs like 培养 (péiyǎng), which typically refers to nurturing skills or talents, often in a more formal context. 养成 is more informal and personal. It's commonly used with nouns like 习惯 (habit) or 技能 (skill).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 养成 connects well with other vocabulary related to personal development and education, such as 学习 (study) and 经验 (experience). Focus on using it in sentences about habits and skills to strengthen your understanding.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of cultivating good habits is often emphasized from a young age, linking it to Confucian values of discipline and self-improvement. Schools frequently encourage students to 养成良好习惯 (develop good habits) to succeed academically.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 养成 with the verb 培养, leading to incorrect phrases like '我想要培养一个习惯' (I want to nurture a habit). The correct phrase is '我想要养成一个习惯.'
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Grammar Patterns of 养成
养成 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
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他们将孩子培____了虔诚的基督教徒。
They brought up their children to be God-fearing Christians.
Example Sentences for 养成 (5)
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他们将孩子培养成了虔诚的基督教徒。
tā mén jiāng hái zǐ péi yǎng chéng le qián chéng de jī dū jiào tú。
They brought up their children to be God-fearing Christians.
2
知道食物所含的营养成分有时的确有帮助。
zhī dào shí wù suǒ hán de yíng yǎng chéng fēn yǒu shí de què yǒu bāng zhù。
It does sometimes help to know the nutritional content of foods.
Minerals in general are not nearly so well absorbed as other nutrients.
4
消化的食物中的营养成分能够被吸收到血液中去。
xiāo huà de shí wù zhōng de yíng yǎng chéng fēn néng gòu bèi xī shōu dào xiě yè zhōng qù。
Nutrients from the digested food can be absorbed into the blood.
5
喝脱去咖啡因的咖啡是慢慢养成的嗜好.
hē tuō qù kā fēi yīn de kā fēi shì màn màn yǎng chéng de shì hǎo.
Decaffeinated coffee is an acquired taste.
Cultural Notes for 养成
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of cultivating good habits is often emphasized from a young age, linking it to Confucian values of discipline and self-improvement. Schools frequently encourage students to 养成良好习惯 (develop good habits) to succeed academically.
Frequently Asked Questions about 养成
Yes, 养成 can be used to describe forming any type of habit, including physical activities like exercising.
Primarily, yes. It is usually associated with positive habits, though it can also be used to describe undesirable habits in a cautionary context.
You can say '我想要养成早起的习惯' which means 'I want to develop the habit of waking up early.'
