成熟 (chéngshú)

成熟 describes the state of being fully developed, ripe, or mature, applicable to physical things like fruit, but more often used to describe people, ideas, technologies, or plans that have reached a well-developed, stable state.

Meanings

[adjective] mature; ripe; fully developed; well-rounded
[verb] to mature; to ripen; to become fully developed

Example Sentences

经过多年的磨砺，他变得更加成熟稳重，懂得如何在压力下做出正确的决定。 Jīngguò duō nián de mólì, tā biàn de gèngjiā chéngshú wěnzhòng, dǒngde rúhé zài yālì xià zuòchū zhèngquè de juédìng. After years of hardship, he has become more mature and steady, knowing how to make correct decisions under pressure.

这项技术已经相当成熟，可以大规模推广应用于工业生产中。 Zhè xiàng jìshù yǐjīng xiāngdāng chéngshú, kěyǐ dàguīmó tuīguǎng yìngyòng yú gōngyè shēngchǎn zhōng. This technology is already quite mature and can be widely applied to industrial production on a large scale.

果园里的苹果已经成熟，农民们忙着采摘，以抢在降雨前完成收获。 Guǒyuán lǐ de píngguǒ yǐjīng chéngshú, nóngmínmen máng zhe cǎizhāi, yǐ qiǎng zài jiàngyǔ qián wánchéng shōuhuò. The apples in the orchard have already ripened, and the farmers are busy harvesting them to finish before the rain comes.

一个成熟的领导者能够在困难面前保持冷静，带领团队渡过难关。 Yī gè chéngshú de lǐngdǎo zhě nénggòu zài kùnnán miànqián bǎochí lěngjìng, dàilǐng tuánduì dùguò nánguān. A mature leader can remain calm in the face of difficulties and lead the team through challenges.

这个计划还不够成熟，需要进一步讨论和修改才能付诸实施。 Zhège jìhuà hái bùgòu chéngshú, xūyào jìnyībù tǎolùn hé xiūgǎi cái néng fùzhū shíshī. This plan is not yet mature enough and needs further discussion and revision before it can be put into practice.

年轻人需要时间去经历和成长，才能逐渐成熟，找到自己的人生方向。 Niánqīng rén xūyào shíjiān qù jīnglì hé chéngzhǎng, cái néng zhújiàn chéngshú, zhǎodào zìjǐ de rénshēng fāngxiàng. Young people need time to experience and grow before they can gradually mature and find their own direction in life.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
成熟稳重	mature and steady
技术成熟	technology is mature
逐渐成熟	to gradually mature
成熟的计划	a mature/well-developed plan
心智成熟	mentally/emotionally mature
走向成熟	to move toward maturity

Usage Notes

成熟 is a versatile word applicable in many contexts. When describing people, it means emotionally or intellectually mature, responsible, and level-headed. When describing technology, systems, or ideas, it means well-developed, proven, and reliable. When describing fruit or crops, it means ripe and ready for harvest.

In Chinese culture, 成熟 applied to a person carries very positive connotations, suggesting someone who has grown through experience, handles situations wisely, and does not act impulsively. Its opposite is 幼稚 (childish/naive) or 不成熟 (immature).

Memory Hook

成 (to become/achieve) + 熟 (cooked/familiar/ripe) — 成熟 is when something has become fully "cooked" and ready, like fruit on a tree.