成绩 (chéngjì)

成绩 refers to the results, achievements, or grades one obtains through effort in study, work, or other pursuits, with a broad sense ranging from academic scores to broader accomplishments.

Meanings

[noun] grades; academic results; test scores
[noun] achievements; accomplishments; results (of effort in work or any field)

Example Sentences

他通过刻苦努力，期末考试成绩大幅提升，名列全班前三。 Tā tōngguò kèkǔ nǔlì, qīmò kǎoshì chéngjì dàfú tíshēng, míngliè quán bān qián sān. Through hard work, his final exam grades improved significantly, placing him in the top three of the class.

经济改革三十年来取得了举世瞩目的成绩，人民生活水平显著提高。 Jīngjì gǎigé sānshí nián lái qǔdéle jǔshì zhǔmù de chéngjì, rénmín shēnghuó shuǐpíng xiǎnzhù tígāo. Over thirty years of economic reform, remarkable achievements have been made, significantly improving people's living standards.

家长不应该只关注孩子的学习成绩，还要重视他们的全面发展。 Jiāzhǎng bù yīnggāi zhǐ guānzhù háizi de xuéxí chéngjì, hái yào zhòngshì tāmen de quánmiàn fāzhǎn. Parents should not only focus on their children's academic results but also pay attention to their overall development.

运动员为了在比赛中取得好成绩，每天进行高强度的训练。 Yùndòng yuán wèile zài bǐsài zhōng qǔdé hǎo chéngjì, měitiān jìnxíng gāo qiángdù de xùnliàn. In order to achieve good results in competitions, athletes engage in high-intensity training every day.

这位科学家在量子物理领域取得了突破性成绩，荣获了今年的诺贝尔奖。 Zhè wèi kēxuéjiā zài liàngzǐ wùlǐ lǐngyù qǔdéle túpòxìng chéngjì, rónghuòle jīnnián de nuòbèi'ěr jiǎng. This scientist achieved breakthrough results in the field of quantum physics and was awarded this year's Nobel Prize.

成绩固然重要，但学习过程中培养的思维能力和学习习惯更为宝贵。 Chéngjì gùrán zhòngyào, dàn xuéxí guòchéng zhōng péiyǎng de sīwéi nénglì hé xuéxí xíguàn gèng wéi bǎoguì. Grades are certainly important, but the thinking skills and study habits cultivated during the learning process are even more valuable.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
学习成绩	academic results/grades
取得成绩	to achieve results; to obtain grades
优秀成绩	excellent grades/results
提高成绩	to improve grades/results
成绩单	report card; transcript
突破性成绩	breakthrough achievement

Usage Notes

成绩 has two main usage spheres. In academic contexts, it specifically means grades or test scores (学习成绩, 期末成绩). In broader contexts, it refers to achievements or accomplishments in work, sports, science, or social progress (取得成绩, 历史成绩).

It is worth distinguishing 成绩 from 成就 (achievement/accomplishment), which tends to be used for more significant, higher-level accomplishments, while 成绩 is more everyday and can refer to smaller results. 成果 (results/fruits) is more commonly used in research and project contexts.

Memory Hook

成 (to achieve/complete) + 绩 (merits/accomplishments) — 成绩 is what you have accomplished and achieved through your efforts.