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“take shape” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinchéng xíng

Example

这个想法还没成型。zhè ge xiáng fǎ hái méi chéng xíng

This idea has not taken shape yet.

Illustration for 成型 (take shape)

How to say “take shape” in Chinese

“Take shape” in Chinese is 成型 (chéng xíng).

A vague thing develops a clear, stable shape that can be recognized or used.

Full entry for 成型: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 成型

经过反复试验,这个产品的加工工艺终于开始成型。jīng guò fǎn fù shì yàn zhè ge chán pǐn de jiā gōng gōng yì zhōng yú kāi shǐ chéng xíng

After repeated testing, this product's processing method finally began to take shape.

Tips for using 成型

  • In everyday conversation, this verb often reports the progress of a design, proposal, or product, focusing on whether its basic form exists rather than whether every detail is finished.

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