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成功
chénggōng
Chenggong or Chengkung town in Taitung county 臺東縣
HSK 4, a, 11 strokes, rank #535, Medium
成功
chénggōng
success
HSK 4, a, 11 strokes, rank #535, Medium
成功
chénggōng
to succeed
HSK 4, a, 11 strokes, rank #535, Medium
成功
chénggōng
Chenggong or Chengkung town in Taitung county 臺東縣|台东县[Tai2 dong1 xian4], southeast Taiwan
HSK 4, unknown, 11 strokes, rank #535, Medium
chénggōng(Cheng2gong1)cheng gong T2
1Chenggong or Chengkung town in Taitung county 臺東縣
2success
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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.
Strokes11Frequency#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.
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.
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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How to say Chenggong or Chengkung town in Taitung county 臺東縣 in Chinese
“Chenggong or Chengkung town in Taitung county 臺東縣” in Chinese is成功chénggōng
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.
When to use 成功
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.
成功 or something close to it
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.
What learners get wrong
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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功
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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 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.
