养成

• 拼音: yǎng chéng
• 汉字拆解: 养 = 羊 (sheep) + 食 (food), to raise or nourish; 成 = to become or accomplish

含义

To cultivate; to form; to develop. Refers to gradually building a habit, character trait, or ability through repeated practice.

Almost always collocates with 习惯 (habit): 养成习惯 (to form a habit). Also used with other nouns: 养成好性格 (to develop a good character), 养成节约的意识 (to cultivate an awareness of thrift). Implies a gradual, consistent process rather than a sudden change.

例句

1. 从小养成良好的学习习惯对孩子的未来非常重要。
2. 他养成了每天晚上跑步的习惯，身体越来越健康。
3. 我们应该帮助孩子养成节约用水的好习惯。

用法指南

语境: everyday, education

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 从小养成爱读书的习惯，受益终生。(Developing the habit of reading from a young age will benefit you for a lifetime.)
• 良好的生活习惯是慢慢养成的，不是一蹴而就的。(Good life habits are gradually cultivated — they cannot be formed overnight.)

错误说法

• 用'养成'描述单次完成的事情 (Don't use 养成 for a one-off action — it specifically implies gradual formation over time through repeated practice)

起源与历史

A compound of 养 (to raise/nourish, from 羊 sheep + 食 food) and 成 (to become/accomplish). Together they describe the process of nurturing something until it is fully formed.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal