成长 chéngzhǎng to mature
to mature; to grow; growth
How to remember 成长: 成 to become + 长 long = to mature.
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How it is used
- To grow up / grow as a person - 健康成长 (jiànkāng chéngzhǎng) grow up healthily; 在挫折中成长 grow through setbacks.
- About maturing and developing (people, companies, skills), not physical size - for getting taller use 长高 (zhǎng gāo), for plants 生长 (shēngzhǎng).
- 成长 carries a sense of positive personal development; 成长经历 = formative experiences.