成功 (chénggōng) — success / to succeed
HSK 3 | noun / verb | success; to succeed, to be successful
成功 (chénggōng)
成功 means success or to succeed. As a verb it describes the successful completion of a goal or action. As a noun it refers to the state or result of succeeding. It is one of the most motivating and frequently used words in Chinese culture.
Meanings
- [verb] To succeed; to be successful.
- [noun] Success; achievement.
Example Sentences
他终于成功了！ Tā zhōngyú chénggōng le! He finally succeeded!
成功需要努力和坚持。 Chénggōng xūyào nǔlì hé jiānchí. Success requires hard work and persistence.
实验成功了。 Shíyàn chénggōng le. The experiment succeeded.
祝你成功！ Zhù nǐ chénggōng! Wishing you success!
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 取得成功 | to achieve success |
| 成功的关键 | the key to success |
| 走向成功 | to move toward success |
| 成功人士 | a successful person |
| 祝你成功 | wish you success |
Memory Hook
成 means to accomplish or complete and 功 means merit or achievement. 成功 is when your effort (功) reaches completion (成), when all the work you did finally pays off and the goal is achieved.