Writing
成型 (chéng xíng) — how to say "to take shape" in Chinese
成型
To take shape, to form
verb
Character composition
成
to become
型
shape
Radicals / Keys
土
Earth
#32 · tǔ · 3 strokes
戈
Halberd
#62 · gē · 4 strokes
Collocations
成型阶段
chéngxíng jiēduàn
formative stage
Examples
这个设计还在成型阶段。
This design is still in the shaping stage.
产品成型了。
The product has taken shape.
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Frequently asked questions
Take shape in Chinese
"to take shape" in Chinese is 成型 (chéng xíng).
What does 成型 mean in English?
成型 (chéng xíng) means "To take shape, to form".
How is 成型 pronounced?
It is pronounced chéng xíng (written as cheng xing, chengxing). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to take shape" in Chinese characters?
It is written 成型: 成 has 6 strokes, 型 has 9 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 成型?
成型 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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