成才 chéng cái — to make sth of oneself

成才
chéng cái

Characters: 成 · 才

Definitions

  1. to make sth of oneself
  2. to become a person who is worthy of respect

More definitions

CC-CEDICT

  1. to make sth of oneself
  2. to become a person who is worthy of respect

ExtDict

  1. 1.见"成材"。

Examples

  • 父母盼着孩子早日成才。

    The parents hope their child will grow into a capable person soon.

  • 艰苦的环境反而催人成才。

    Hardship, paradoxically, spurs people to develop their talents.