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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.
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).
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.
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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How to say to cultivate in Chinese
“to cultivate” in Chinese is养成
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.
When to use 养成
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).
养成 or something close to it
培养 (péiyǎng) — use 养成 when emphasizing the gradual development of habits, while 培养 focuses more on nurturing or fostering skills.
What learners get wrong
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.
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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.
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Yes, 养成 can be used to describe forming any type of habit, including physical activities like exercising.
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