成型 chéngxíng to become shaped
to become shaped; to become formed
How to remember 成型: 成 to become + 型 pattern = to become shaped.
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How it is used
- To take on a finished shape/form - 产品逐渐成型 (chǎnpǐn zhújiàn chéngxíng) the product gradually took shape.
- Used both literally (molding, casting: 注塑成型, zhùsù chéngxíng, injection molding) and figuratively (a plan/idea firming up).
- Emphasizes reaching a defined, stable form; near 定型 (dìngxíng), which stresses being fixed/finalized.