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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
促成cùchéngto facilitateHSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #12329, Very Hard
促成cùchéngto effectHSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #12329, Very Hard
cùchéng(cu4cheng2)cu cheng T4
  1. 1to facilitate
  2. 2to effect
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March 24, 2026

促成cùchéng(cu4cheng2)

促成 (cù chéng) means to facilitate or to bring about an event, outcome, or situation. It is often used in contexts where one plays a role in making something happen, such as facilitating a discussion or helping a project succeed. The nuance suggests an active involvement in the process of creation or realization.

Strokes15Frequency#12329DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of facilitating relationships and connections is highly valued, especially in business. The term 促成 captures the importance placed on networking and collaboration in achieving goals.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'cooking pot' (促) where ingredients are gathered to 'bring about' (成) a delicious meal. The pot is crucial in facilitating the cooking process, just like this word facilitates outcomes.

Meanings of 促成

cùchéng(cu4cheng2)
1to facilitate
2to effect
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促成Simplified
15Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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促进 (cù jìn) - use 促成 when emphasizing the act of bringing something about, while 促进 focuses more on promoting or advancing a process.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 促成 with similar words like 成功 (chéng gōng, to succeed), as 促成 emphasizes the facilitation aspect rather than the success itself. This term is more commonly used in formal contexts, such as business or academic discussions, so avoid using it in casual conversations.

HSK Study Tips

While 促成 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it is beneficial for learners at HSK 5 or higher as it relates to topics like cooperation and project management. Students should focus on understanding its usage in formal contexts and practice constructing sentences that illustrate its facilitative role.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 促成 as a synonym for simply 'causing' something to happen; however, it specifically refers to facilitating a process. For example, saying '我促成了成功' (I facilitated success) is incorrect; instead, say '我促成了会议的进行' (I facilitated the progress of the meeting).

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Component Characters

促cùurgent
9 strokes亻
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成chéngto succeed
HSK 66 strokes戈
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How to say to facilitate in Chinese

“to facilitate” in Chinese is促成cùchéng

促成 (cù chéng) means to facilitate or to bring about an event, outcome, or situation. It is often used in contexts where one plays a role in making something happen, such as facilitating a discussion or helping a project succeed. The nuance suggests an active involvement in the process of creation or realization.

When to use 促成

Be careful not to confuse 促成 with similar words like 成功 (chéng gōng, to succeed), as 促成 emphasizes the facilitation aspect rather than the success itself. This term is more commonly used in formal contexts, such as business or academic discussions, so avoid using it in casual conversations.

促成 or something close to it

促进 (cù jìn) - use 促成 when emphasizing the act of bringing something about, while 促进 focuses more on promoting or advancing a process.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 促成 as a synonym for simply 'causing' something to happen; however, it specifically refers to facilitating a process. For example, saying '我促成了成功' (I facilitated success) is incorrect; instead, say '我促成了会议的进行' (I facilitated the progress of the meeting).

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It's better suited for formal settings; in casual conversation, consider simpler words like 帮助 (bāng zhù, to help).

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