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成年人 (chéngrén, adult) vs 成年人 (chéngniánrén, adult person) — use 成年 to emphasize the state of being of age rather than the person.
Be cautious with the tone; remember that 成年 is pronounced with a rising tone (cheng2) and a falling tone (nian2). It is often used in formal contexts, such as legal documents or discussions about age.
While 成年 is not specifically included in HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to basic age-related terms. Focus on understanding age-related phrases and how they relate to social contexts in Mandarin.
Learners often confuse 成年 with younger age terms like 未成年 (minor). Remember, 成年 refers to someone who is legally considered an adult, while 未成年 means not yet an adult.
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成年 refers to reaching adulthood or the age of maturity. It is commonly used in legal, social, and educational contexts to indicate someone who is considered an adult with full rights and responsibilities.
When to use 成年
Be cautious with the tone; remember that 成年 is pronounced with a rising tone (cheng2) and a falling tone (nian2). It is often used in formal contexts, such as legal documents or discussions about age.
成年 or something close to it
成年人 (chéngrén, adult) vs 成年人 (chéngniánrén, adult person) — use 成年 to emphasize the state of being of age rather than the person.
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Learners often confuse 成年 with younger age terms like 未成年 (minor). Remember, 成年 refers to someone who is legally considered an adult, while 未成年 means not yet an adult.
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成年 implies that a person is now responsible for their actions and can engage in legal contracts and decisions.
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