Chenggong or Chengkung town in Taitung county 臺東縣|台东县[Tai2 dong1 xian4], southeast Taiwan
HSK 4, unknown, rank #535, Medium
chénggōng(Cheng2gong1) T2
1Chenggong or Chengkung town in Taitung county 臺東縣
2>台东县[Tái dōng xiàn], southeast Taiwan
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March 24, 2026
成功chénggōng(Cheng2gong1)
成功 (chénggōng) means 'success' or 'to succeed.' It is often used in contexts relating to achieving goals, fulfilling ambitions, or accomplishing tasks. This term carries a positive connotation and is frequently seen in motivational speeches and educational settings.
Frequency#535DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, success (成功) is often associated with hard work, perseverance, and collective achievement, which reflects the cultural emphasis on community and support in reaching one's goals.
Memory Tip
Picture a large '成' (chéng) sign on a mountain peak, symbolizing the journey to achieve success. The '功' (gōng) part can remind you of a gong ringing in celebration when you reach your goal. Together, they create a vivid image of reaching the top and celebrating your success.
Meanings of 成功
chénggōng(Cheng2gong1)
1Chenggong or Chengkung town in Taitung county 臺東縣
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AI Study Notes for 成功
Quick Contrast
成功 (chénggōng) vs 达成 (dáchéng) — use 成功 for a focus on the outcome of success, while 达成 emphasizes the process of reaching an agreement or goal.
Memory Mnemonic
Picture a large '成' (chéng) sign on a mountain peak, symbolizing the journey to achieve success. The '功' (gōng) part can remind you of a gong ringing in celebration when you reach your goal. Together, they create a vivid image of reaching the top and celebrating your success.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include using 成功 in overly formal contexts where simpler phrases may suffice. It's typically informal but can be used in formal situations when discussing achievements. Be mindful of using the correct tones: 成 (chéng) is third tone, and 功 (gōng) is first tone.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 成功 connects with other HSK 4 vocabulary related to personal achievements and goals. Students should focus on using it in sentences to describe their accomplishments and practice its pronunciation.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, success (成功) is often associated with hard work, perseverance, and collective achievement, which reflects the cultural emphasis on community and support in reaching one's goals.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 成功 with 成为 (chéngwéi), which means 'to become.' For instance, saying '我成为成功' (Wǒ chéngwéi chénggōng) is incorrect; it should be '我成功了' (Wǒ chénggōng le) meaning 'I succeeded.'
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Grammar Patterns of 成功
成功 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 6 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.
Sock Shop was one of the high-street success stories of the 80s.
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阿里安航天火箭项目取得了辉煌的成功。
ā lǐ ān háng tiān huǒ jiàn xiàng mù qǔ dé le huī huáng de chéng gōng。
The Ariane space-rocket project has had a shining success.
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我隐隐觉得他们恐怕要成功了。
wǒ yǐn yǐn jué dé tā mén kǒng pà yào chéng gōng le。
I have a sneaking suspicion that they are going to succeed.
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我认为他们能否成功取决于这一限制因素.
wǒ rèn wéi tā mén néng fǒu chéng gōng qǔ jué yú zhè yī xiàn zhì yīn sù.
Their success is conditional, I suggest, on this restriction.
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这位精神病学家将她的一些问题成功地追溯到她童年时代遭受的严重创伤。
zhè wèi jīng shén bìng xué jiā jiāng tā de yī xiē wèn tí chéng gōng dì zhuī sù dào tā tóng nián shí dài zāo shòu de yán zhòng chuàng shāng。
The psychiatrist successfully traced some of her problems to severe childhood traumas.
Cultural Notes for 成功
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, success (成功) is often associated with hard work, perseverance, and collective achievement, which reflects the cultural emphasis on community and support in reaching one's goals.
Frequently Asked Questions about 成功
You can say '我希望我能成功' (Wǒ xīwàng wǒ néng chénggōng), meaning 'I hope I can succeed.'
The antonym is 失败 (shībài), which means 'failure.'
Yes, 成功 can refer to success in both personal life and professional achievements.
