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成婚 (chénghūn) — use 成家 when referring to settling down and establishing a family, while 成婚 specifically focuses on the act of getting married.
Common mistakes include using 成家 in informal contexts when discussing marriage, as it can sound too formal. Be mindful of the tone; the second tone (chéng) can often be confused with the third tone. A typical collocation is '成家立业' (chéng jiā lì yè), meaning to settle down and establish a career.
While 成家 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects to HSK Level 4 by discussing life events and responsibilities. Focus on related terms like 家庭 (jiā tíng - family) and 事业 (shì yè - career) to expand vocabulary around family and professional life.
Learners often confuse 成家 with casual terms for dating or relationships. For example, saying '我想成家' (I want to settle down) is appropriate, but saying '我想成家了' (I have settled down) suggests an unexpected finality, as it's generally used for future aspirations.
Pronunciation of 成家
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How to say to settle down and get married (of a man) in Chinese
“to settle down and get married (of a man)” in Chinese is成家
The term 成家 (chéng jiā) primarily means to settle down and get married, typically referring to a man establishing a family. It can also imply becoming a recognized expert in a particular field, indicating a level of maturity and responsibility in both personal and professional contexts.
When to use 成家
Common mistakes include using 成家 in informal contexts when discussing marriage, as it can sound too formal. Be mindful of the tone; the second tone (chéng) can often be confused with the third tone. A typical collocation is '成家立业' (chéng jiā lì yè), meaning to settle down and establish a career.
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成婚 (chénghūn) — use 成家 when referring to settling down and establishing a family, while 成婚 specifically focuses on the act of getting married.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 成家 with casual terms for dating or relationships. For example, saying '我想成家' (I want to settle down) is appropriate, but saying '我想成家了' (I have settled down) suggests an unexpected finality, as it's generally used for future aspirations.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 成家
While it can be used for women, it is more commonly associated with men; women usually use the term 结婚 (jié hūn - to get married).
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