成才 chéngcái to make something of oneself
to make something of oneself; to become a person who is worthy of respect
How to remember 成才: 成 to become + 才 only just = to make something of oneself.
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How it is used
- To grow into a capable, worthy person - to 'make something of oneself' - 望子成才 (wàngzǐ-chéngcái) to hope one's child becomes accomplished.
- About developing into talent/usefulness, especially through education and upbringing; the 才 is 'talent/ability.'
- Common in parenting and education contexts: 教育孩子成才 (jiàoyù háizi chéngcái) to raise a child into someone accomplished.