Definition
铸成 is a resultative verb formed from 铸 (to cast) and 成 (to become/complete). It literally means 'to cast (metal) into a finished shape', but is also used figuratively to mean 'to forge, to shape (character, success, etc.)'. The V+成 pattern is a common resultative compound structure in Chinese.
r.v.
to cast (metal) into a shapeto forgeto create (often figuratively)
Examples
- 铸成。Gōngrén bǎ tiě zhù chéng le yì kǒu guō.The worker cast the iron into a pot.
- 铸成。Zhè cì shībài zhù chéng le tā jiānqiáng de xìnggé.This failure forged his strong character.
- 铸成。Duō nián de nǔlì zhù chéng le tā de chénggōng.Years of effort forged his success.
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