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成人
chéng rén
Meaning
- an adult
- to reach adulthood
Definition
成年的人；成为成年人。
Adult; to become an adult.
Usage
通常用作名词，指已经达到法定成年年龄的人；也可用作动词，表示长大成人。
Usually used as a noun to refer to a person who has reached the legal age of adulthood; can also be used as a verb meaning to grow up.
Examples
- 1 这个活动只允许成人参加。（This event is for adults only.）
- 2 他今年刚成人，开始承担法律责任。（He just became an adult this year and began to bear legal responsibilities.）
- 3 成人教育课程很受欢迎。（Adult education courses are very popular.）
- 4 她已经是两个孩子的母亲，是一个成熟的成人了。（She is already a mother of two children and a mature adult.）
- 5 经过多年的学习，他终于成人并找到了工作。（After years of study, he finally became an adult and found a job.）
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