成型

• Pinyin: chéng xíng
• Hanzi breakdown: 成 = to become/accomplish; 型 = 刑 (phonetic) + 土 (earth) = mold/type

Meaning

To take shape; to be formed; to be molded. Describes something developing into its final form.

Used in manufacturing (molding, casting), development projects, and abstract contexts like ideas or plans taking concrete form. Can describe physical shaping processes or metaphorical development.

Examples

1. 这款新产品的设计已经基本成型了。 The design of this new product has basically taken shape.
2. 塑料在高温下加热后更容易成型。 Plastic is easier to mold after being heated at high temperatures.
3. 经过几轮讨论，改革方案终于成型。 After several rounds of discussion, the reform plan finally took shape.

Usage Guide

Context: manufacturing, development, business

Tone: technical

Do Say

• 这个项目的框架已经成型，接下来是填充细节。(The framework of this project has taken shape; next is filling in the details.)
• 陶艺成型需要很高的技巧。(Pottery shaping requires great skill.)

Don't Say

• 我的身材成型了 (For body shaping, use 塑形 instead — 成型 refers to objects/plans, not human physique)

Origin & History

Compound of 成 (to become/accomplish) and 型 (shape/mold). Describes the process of assuming a definite form.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal