成绩

• Pinyin: chéng jì
• Hanzi breakdown: 成 = to accomplish, to achieve; 绩 = 纟 (silk) + 责 (responsibility) — originally the results of spinning silk, extended to achievements

Meaning

Result; achievement; grade; score. Used for academic grades and achievements in work or study.

Covers academic scores, exam results, work achievements, and performance in sports or competitions. A key word in Chinese educational culture where grades carry significant social weight.

Examples

1. 他这次考试的成绩很好。 His exam results this time are very good.
2. 老师对我的成绩很满意。 The teacher is very satisfied with my grades.
3. 要想取得好成绩，就要每天努力学习。 To achieve good grades, you need to study hard every day.

Usage Guide

Context: education, work, sports

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 你的成绩进步了很多。(Your grades have improved a lot.)
• 这学期的成绩怎么样？(How are your grades this semester?)

Don't Say

• 不要用成绩来表示单纯的分数 — 如果只说具体的数字分数，用分 or 分数. 成绩 refers to overall results or performance.

Origin & History

Compound of 成 (to accomplish, to achieve) and 绩 (merit, achievement, result of work).

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal