成功
chénggōng
In Chinese, success is expressed as 成功 (chénggōng).
The term refers to the achievement of one's aim or goal.
Meaning: achievement of one's aim or goal (noun)
Which one should you use?
While 成功 is the standard term for achievement, if you are referring specifically to 'winning' or 'triumph' in a competition, the word 胜利 is often more appropriate.
How do you pronounce it?
chénggōng
Did you know?
- In Chinese culture, 'success' is often viewed as a collective achievement rather than a solo pursuit, frequently linked to the concept of 'bringing honor to one's family'.
- In some contexts, the idea of a 'successful' person is described using the word 达, which carries a sense of being 'smooth' or 'unobstructed' in one's path through life.
- The character 成 in 成功 carries the connotation of 'to become' or 'to complete', implying that success is not just an outcome but a process of transformation.
Examples in context
- 谈判没有成功。The treaty was not a success.This sentence shows how to use 成功 in a negative context regarding a treaty.Tatoeba #4764645 by ryanwoo, translation #4764628 by Stalwartlover
- 音樂會很成功。The concert was a success.This sentence demonstrates using 成功 to describe a concert.Tatoeba #13573877 by LeviHighway, translation #1141378 by CK
- 失敗是成功之母。Failure is the mother of success.This sentence uses 成功 within a common proverb about failure and success.Tatoeba #1068604 by sadhen, translation #1068605 by eastasiastudent
- 他在事业上取得了巨大的成功。He has achieved great success in his career.
- 她在比赛中取得了胜利。She achieved victory in the competition.
- 我们终于达成了我们的目标。We finally achieved our goal.
- 经过大家的努力，项目终于大功告成了。After everyone's hard work, the project was finally successfully completed.
- 他们终于在比赛中取得了胜利！They finally achieved victory in the competition!
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Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a recently completed project.
- 俊杰 Junjie这次的项目终于成功了！Zhè cì de xiàngmù zhōngyú chénggōng le!This project is finally a success!
- 雨婷 Yuting是的，大家都辛苦了。Shì de, dàjiā dōu xīnkǔ le.Yes, everyone worked very hard.
- 俊杰 Junjie你的努力是成功的原因。Nǐ de nǔlì shì chénggōng de yuányīn.Your hard work is the reason for the success.
- 雨婷 Yuting谢谢你，俊杰。Xièxiè nǐ, Jùnjié.Thank you, Junjie.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “success” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
