Meaning of 成果
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- result
- achievement
- gain
- profit
Measure word: 個|个
How to use 成果
成果 is a positive word for the results or achievements that come from effort, often in work, study, or research. It sounds a bit formal and often appears with words like 研究 (research) or 取得 (to obtain). Example: 这是我们一年努力的成果。(Zhè shì wǒmen yì nián nǔlì de chéngguǒ.) This is the result of our year of hard work.
成 (chéng) means to complete or become, and 果 (guǒ) means fruit, the same 果 as in 水果 (shuǐguǒ). When your work is complete, it bears fruit, and that fruit is your 成果.
Common mistake: Learners often use 成果 where 结果 (jiéguǒ) fits better. 结果 is any outcome, good or bad, like the result of a test or a game, while 成果 is only a good result earned through effort. So say 考试结果 (exam results), not 考试成果.
成果 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
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成 chéng · to succeed · 6 strokes
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果 guǒ · fruit · 8 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 成果.
| 水果 | shuǐguǒ | fruit |
| 如果 | rúguǒ | if; in case; in the event that |
| 成为 | chéngwéi | to become; to turn into |
| 变成 | biànchéng | to change into; to turn into |
| 完成 | wánchéng | to complete; to accomplish |
| 结果 | jiéguǒ | to bear fruit |
| 成绩 | chéngjì | achievement; performance records |
| 组成 | zǔchéng | to form; to make up |
| 成功 | chénggōng | to succeed; success |
| 造成 | zàochéng | to bring about; to create; to cause |
| 成员 | chéngyuán | member |
| 果然 | guǒrán | really; sure enough |
Questions about 成果
What does 成果 mean?
成果 (chéngguǒ) means "result; achievement" and is used as a noun.
How do you write 成果?
成果 is made of 2 characters: 成 (6 strokes), 果 (8 strokes). That is 14 strokes in total.
Is 成果 an HSK word?
Yes. 成果 is on the HSK 3 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
What is the difference between 成果 and 成就?
成果 usually means a concrete product of work, like a research finding or a finished project. 成就 (chéngjiù) is a bigger, more general achievement or accomplishment, often over a career or lifetime.
Which verbs go with 成果?
The most common pairing is 取得成果 (qǔdé chéngguǒ), to achieve results. You will also see 分享成果 (to share the results) and 研究成果 (research results).