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当成 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
当成dàngchéngto consider asHSK 5, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #2316, Hard
当成dàngchéngto take to beHSK 5, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #2316, Hard
dàngchéng(dang4cheng2)dang cheng T4
  1. 1to consider as
  2. 2to take to be
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March 24, 2026

当成(當成)dàngchéng(dang4cheng2)

The term '当成' means to consider something as or to take something to be a certain way. It is commonly used in contexts where someone is making a judgment or assumption about a person, situation, or object, often implying a subjective interpretation.

Strokes12Frequency#2316DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the way one is perceived by others can significantly affect social interactions and relationships. '当成' reflects the importance of perception in forming friendships or rivalries, which can be quite nuanced in Chinese society.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person standing in front of a mirror (the character '当' resembles a mirror) and thinking about how they see themselves (the character '成' resembling becoming). They are 'considering' how they appear, thus associating their reflection with their identity.

Meanings of 当成

dàngchéng(dang4cheng2)
1to consider as
2to take to be
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About 当成

当成Simplified
當成Traditional
12Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1

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把...当作 (bǎ...dàngzuò) — use '当成' when emphasizing a subjective interpretation, while '当作' is more neutral in tone.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the context in which you use '当成'; it can sound informal in certain situations. Common collocations include '当成朋友' (consider as a friend) and '当成敌人' (consider as an enemy). Avoid using it in overly formal contexts where more precise terms may be required.

HSK Study Tips

While '当成' is not specifically categorized under HSK levels, it is useful for learners at HSK 3 and above, as it connects to concepts of perception and opinion, which are common in conversational Chinese. Focus on practicing it within sentences to solidify understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '当成' with '当作', which has a slightly different meaning ('to treat as'). For example, saying '我当成他是朋友' (I consider him as a friend) is correct, but saying '我当作他是朋友' may sound awkward.

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Component Characters

当dāngto act as
HSK 46 strokes⺌
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成chéngto succeed
HSK 66 strokes戈
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How to say to consider as in Chinese

“to consider as” in Chinese is当成dàngchéng

The term '当成' means to consider something as or to take something to be a certain way. It is commonly used in contexts where someone is making a judgment or assumption about a person, situation, or object, often implying a subjective interpretation.

When to use 当成

Be mindful of the context in which you use '当成'; it can sound informal in certain situations. Common collocations include '当成朋友' (consider as a friend) and '当成敌人' (consider as an enemy). Avoid using it in overly formal contexts where more precise terms may be required.

当成 or something close to it

把...当作 (bǎ...dàngzuò) — use '当成' when emphasizing a subjective interpretation, while '当作' is more neutral in tone.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse '当成' with '当作', which has a slightly different meaning ('to treat as'). For example, saying '我当成他是朋友' (I consider him as a friend) is correct, but saying '我当作他是朋友' may sound awkward.

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