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成 — meaning in English

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English meaning

become verb To start being something different; to change into.
becoming adj Flattering or suitable in appearance; fitting.
grow verb To increase in size, amount, or extent over time.

Senses

成 is used for these senses in English:

become (transitive) To be proper for; to beseem. [from 13th c.]
becoming (chiefly, philosophy) The act or process by which something becomes.
grow (copulative) To assume a condition or quality over time.

become — full definition

verb To start being something different; to change into.
verb To suit or look attractive on someone (formal/literary).

becoming — full definition

adj Flattering or suitable in appearance; fitting.
adj Appropriate to one's character or position; decent.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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