Become meanings in Chinese

变成

Example:

She wants to become a doctor.

她想变成一名医生。

The caterpillar becomes a butterfly.

毛毛虫变成了蝴蝶。

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when discussing transformations or changes in state, profession, or identity.

Note: This is the most common usage of 'become'. It indicates a change from one state to another.

开始变得

Example:

He is becoming more confident.

他开始变得更加自信。

The weather is becoming colder.

天气开始变得更冷。

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to describe a gradual change in a quality or state.

Note: This usage often implies a process of change that is ongoing.

适合

Example:

That dress becomes you.

那件裙子很适合你。

This color really becomes him.

这个颜色真的很适合他。

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when discussing how something suits or enhances someone.

Note: This meaning is more related to appearance or style.

转变为

Example:

She became an expert in her field.

她转变为她领域的专家。

He became the leader of the group.

他转变为小组的领导者。

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to indicate a change in role, status, or position.

Note: This meaning emphasizes the transition to a new role or status.

Evolve into

To develop or progress gradually into a more advanced or complex form.

Example: Over time, the small startup evolved into a multinational corporation.

Note: This synonym suggests a natural progression or advancement.

Turn into

This phrase suggests a transformation or change from one state to another.

Example: The caterpillar turned into a butterfly.

Note: While 'become' implies a gradual change or development, 'turn into' often implies a sudden or noticeable transformation.

Grow into

To develop or mature into a particular role, state, or characteristic.

Example: She grew into a confident leader over time.

Note: Similar to 'become', but 'grow into' emphasizes the gradual and natural progression of development.

Come to be

To eventually reach a particular state or status.

Example: He came to be known as a pioneer in the field.

Note: This phrase is more formal or literary compared to 'become'. It implies a process of recognition or realization.

Transform into

To change completely in form or nature.

Example: The old building was transformed into a modern office space.

Note: While 'become' suggests general change, 'transform into' emphasizes a significant and often dramatic change.

Emerge as

To come forth or become visible as something important or significant.

Example: She emerged as a key figure in the negotiations.

Note: This phrase suggests a process of coming into prominence or recognition, similar to 'become' but with a focus on visibility.

Morph into

To undergo a gradual transformation or evolution into something different.

Example: The small startup morphed into a multinational corporation.

Note: Similar to 'become', but 'morph into' often implies a more fluid or less predictable change.

Develop into

To progress or advance in a particular direction or skill set.

Example: His interest in art developed into a successful career as a painter.

Note: While 'become' is more general, 'develop into' emphasizes a process of growth and improvement leading to a specific outcome.

End up

To eventually reach or arrive at a particular place or situation unexpectedly.

Example: I never thought I would end up living in a different country.

Note: Focuses more on the final result or outcome without a deliberate plan.

Wind up

To eventually reach or find oneself in a particular state or situation, often unintentionally.

Example: I have no idea how I'll wind up after college.

Note: Similar to 'end up,' but with a sense of uncertainty or lack of control.

Get to be

To gradually or unexpectedly reach a certain state or position.

Example: I didn't expect to get to be so successful at such a young age.

Note: Implies a process or journey to reach the stated condition.

Grow up to be

To mature and develop into a particular person or profession over time.

Example: She grew up to be a renowned scientist despite facing many challenges.

Note: Emphasizes the process of maturation and achievement of a specific goal.

Turn out to be

To be discovered or revealed to have a certain characteristic or identity.

Example: He turned out to be a very different person than I thought.

Note: Focuses on the eventual revelation or realization of a specific aspect of someone or something.

Wind up being

To unexpectedly find oneself in a particular role or situation.

Example: I never thought I would wind up being a teacher, but I love it.

Note: Similar to 'end up,' but with a specific emphasis on the role taken on or situation experienced.

Can you become the next earth hero?

你能成为下一个地球英雄吗？

It is becoming clear that we are in a totally new situation.

我们正处于一个全新的情况，这一点变得越来越明显。

Make your business plan and become the best farmer!

制定你的商业计划，成为最优秀的农民！

She has become a successful entrepreneur.

她已经成为一名成功的企业家。

He wants to become a doctor when he grows up.

他长大后想成为一名医生。

The weather has become much colder in the last few days.

最近几天，天气变得寒冷了很多。

Become - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)

Lemma: become

Conjugations

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): became

Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): become

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): becoming

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): becomes

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): become

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): become

Syllables, Separation and Stress

Become Contains 2 syllables: be • come

Phonetic transcription: bi-ˈkəm

be come , bi ˈkəm (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

Become: 100 - 200 (Extremely common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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