成家

• 拼音: chéng jiā
• 汉字拆解: 成 = 戊 (weapon) + 丁 (nail) = to accomplish; 家 = 宀 (roof) + 豕 (pig)

含义

To get married and start a family; to settle down. A major life milestone in Chinese culture.

Traditionally considered one of the most important life achievements alongside career success (成家立业). Often used by parents when discussing their children's marriage prospects. Implies stability and maturity.

例句

1. 他三十岁了还没成家，父母很着急。
2. 先成家后立业还是先立业后成家，每个人想法不同。
3. 成家以后，他变得更加有责任心了。

用法指南

语境: family, marriage, life planning

语气: traditional

正确说法

• 你什么时候打算成家？(When do you plan to settle down and start a family?)
• 成家立业是很多人的人生目标。(Getting married and establishing a career is many people's life goal.)

错误说法

• 我今天成家 for moving into a new apartment (成家 specifically means marriage, not just having a home)

起源与历史

Compound of 成 (to form, establish) and 家 (family, home). Literally 'to establish a family.'

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal