When talking about people who belong to a group, like a family, a team, or an organization, the word to use is 成员 (chéng yuán).
It means 'member'. You'll often see it used with numbers or classifiers to specify how many members there are, or to say 'a member of a group'.
It's a straightforward word, so don't overthink it!
“成员” (chéngyuán) refers to a member of a group, team, or organization. It's a general term and can be used in many contexts. For example, you can talk about a family member (家庭成员, jiātíng chéngyuán) or a team member (团队成员, tuánduì chéngyuán).
It emphasizes the individual's belonging to a collective. While there are other words like “会员” (huìyuán) for a member of an association, “成员” is broader and more common. If you want to specify a type of member, you often put the group before “成员”.
When using 成员 (chéng yuán) for 'member,' think of it as a standard, straightforward term. It refers to someone belonging to a group, organization, or family.
It's a versatile noun that doesn't carry strong emotional connotations, making it suitable for a wide range of formal and informal contexts.
You can use it for a family member (家庭成员 - jiātíng chéngyuán), a team member (团队成员 - tuánduì chéngyuán), or a party member (党员 - dǎngyuán, though 成员 can be used in a more general sense for a political party).
There aren't many common pitfalls, but remember it's primarily for people, not parts of an object or abstract concepts. Keep it simple and direct.
§ Don't confuse 成员 (chéngyuán) with 会员 (huìyuán)
Many learners, especially at the A2 level, tend to mix up 成员 (chéngyuán) and 会员 (huìyuán). While both can translate to 'member' in English, they are used in different contexts. 成员 (chéngyuán) refers to a constituent part of a group, team, or family. It's about being an integral person within that unit. Think 'team member,' 'family member,' or 'group member.' It emphasizes belonging and participation in a collective.
他是我们项目团队的成员。(He is a member of our project team.)
会员 (huìyuán), on the other hand, specifically refers to a 'member' of an organization, club, or association, often implying a formal registration or a subscription fee. It's about being a registered participant, often with certain privileges or responsibilities. Think 'club member,' 'gym member,' or 'website member.'
这家健身房的会员可以免费使用游泳池。(Members of this gym can use the swimming pool for free.)
§ Using 成员 (chéngyuán) with the wrong groups
While 成员 (chéngyuán) is versatile, it's not used for every single 'group' you can think of. For instance, you wouldn't typically say 'the members of a crowd' using 成员. A crowd is a collection of individuals, not an organized group with defined 'members' in the same way a family or a team is. For a crowd, you'd use something like 人 (rén) for 'people' or 观众 (guānzhòng) for 'audience' if applicable.
- Incorrect Usage
- 人群的成员 (rénqún de chéngyuán)
- Correct Usage
- 人群中的人 (rénqún zhōng de rén) - people in the crowd
Similarly, for a 'list' of items, you wouldn't use 成员. 成员 implies living beings within a cohesive unit. For items in a list, you'd use something like 项目 (xiàngmù) for 'items' or 内容 (nèiróng) for 'content.'
§ Forgetting the 'of' or possessive structure
In English, we often say 'a member of the team.' In Chinese, when using 成员 (chéngyuán), you frequently need the possessive particle 的 (de) or a clear noun-adjective structure to show belonging. Omitting it can make your sentence sound awkward or incomplete.
- Incorrect Usage
- 他家庭成员。(Tā jiātíng chéngyuán.)
- Correct Usage
- 他是我们家庭的成员。(Tā shì wǒmen jiātíng de chéngyuán.) - He is a member of our family.
他们是乐队的成员。(They are members of the band.)
While sometimes the '的' can be omitted in very close relationships or fixed phrases, for learners, it's safer to include it to ensure clarity and correctness, especially when first getting comfortable with the word.
Always consider the type of group you are referring to. Is it a defined unit of people, like a family, a team, or a committee? Then 成员 is likely correct.
If it's a formal organization with membership fees or registration, lean towards 会员.
Don't force 成员 where 'person' or 'people' would be more natural in English. For example, 'students in the class' would be 班上的学生 (bān shàng de xuéshēng), not 班级的成员 (bānjí de chéngyuán), unless you are specifically referring to someone who officially belongs to the class as a group member with duties and roles, which is less common.
How Formal Is It?
"他是我们团队的重要成员。"
"你是不是这个俱乐部的成员？"
"我们都是这个小区的份子。"
"你是我们大家庭里的一份子哦！"
"我们都是一起混的兄弟。"
حقيقة ممتعة
The character 员 (yuán) is also part of the word 员工 (yuángōng), which means 'staff' or 'employee'.
دليل النطق
- confusing with '人员' (rényuán - personnel, staff), which is broader.
- mispronouncing the 'c' in 'chéng' as an 's' sound.
مستوى الصعوبة
short and common characters
short and common characters
common pronunciation
common pronunciation
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تعلّم لاحقاً
متقدم
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Use with quantity words and measure words. For example, three members is 三位成员 (sān wèi chéngyuán).
这个团队有十位成员。 (Zhège tuánduì yǒu shí wèi chéngyuán.) - This team has ten members.
Can be modified by adjectives. For example, a new member is 新成员 (xīn chéngyuán).
他是我们公司的新成员。 (Tā shì wǒmen gōngsī de xīn chéngyuán.) - He is a new member of our company.
Can be used with a possessive particle 的 (de) to show belonging. For example, a family member is 家庭成员 (jiātíng chéngyuán).
他们都是这个俱乐部的成员。 (Tāmen dōu shì zhège jùlèbù de chéngyuán.) - They are all members of this club.
Can be the subject of a sentence. For example, members are discussing is 成员们正在讨论 (chéngyuánmen zhèngzài tǎolùn).
所有成员都同意这个计划。 (Suǒyǒu chéngyuán dōu tóngyì zhège jìhuà.) - All members agree to this plan.
Can be the object of a verb. For example, to recruit members is 招募成员 (zhāomù chéngyuán).
我们正在寻找新成员加入。 (Wǒmen zhèngzài xúnzhǎo xīn chéngyuán jiārù.) - We are looking for new members to join.
أمثلة حسب المستوى
我们团队的每个成员都对这个项目充满热情。
Every member of our team is passionate about this project.
作为家庭成员，我们应该互相支持。
As family members, we should support each other.
新成员很快就适应了公司文化。
The new member quickly adapted to the company culture.
她是这个俱乐部的创始成员之一。
She is one of the founding members of this club.
联合国安理会有五个常任理事国成员。
The UN Security Council has five permanent member states.
你有没有兴趣成为我们研究小组的成员？
Are you interested in becoming a member of our research group?
所有成员都投票赞成这项新政策。
All members voted in favor of the new policy.
他被选为委员会的成员。
He was elected as a member of the committee.
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Basic use of 成员
成员 is a common and straightforward word. It directly translates to 'member' and can be used in most contexts where you would use 'member' in English, such as a team member, a family member, or a group member.
Measuring members
When you want to say 'a member' or 'two members', the measure word for 成员 is 个 (gè). For example, 一个成员 (yī gè chéngyuán) means 'one member'.
Context: Organizations
成员 is frequently used when talking about members of organizations, clubs, or associations. For instance, 你是这个俱乐部的成员吗？ (Nǐ shì zhège jùlèbù de chéngyuán ma?) means 'Are you a member of this club?'
Context: Family
You can also use 成员 to refer to family members. For example, 家庭成员 (jiātíng chéngyuán) means 'family members'.
Contrast with 会员 (huìyuán)
While 成员 means 'member' in a general sense, another word, 会员 (huìyuán), specifically refers to a paid member or a registered member of a club or organization, often implying a membership fee or specific registration process. For example, 成为我们的会员可以享受折扣 (Chéngwéi wǒmen de huìyuán kěyǐ xiǎngshòu zhékòu) means 'Becoming our member can enjoy discounts'.
Grammar: 的 (de) with 成员
Often, you'll see 成员 used with 的 (de) to indicate possession or belonging. For example, 团队的成员 (tuánduì de chéngyuán) means 'members of the team' or 'the team's members'.
Common phrases with 成员
Some common phrases include 核心成员 (héxīn chéngyuán) which means 'core members', and 新成员 (xīn chéngyuán) meaning 'new members'.
Don't confuse with 部件 (bùjiàn)
部件 (bùjiàn) refers to 'parts' or 'components' of a machine or system, not 'members' of a group of people. 成员 is strictly for people or entities that are part of a collective, not inanimate parts.
Practice sentences
Try forming simple sentences like '我是这个家庭的成员' (Wǒ shì zhège jiātíng de chéngyuán - I am a member of this family) or '他们都是我们公司的成员' (Tāmen dōu shì wǒmen gōngsī de chéngyuán - They are all members of our company).
Listen for it
Pay attention to how native speakers use 成员 in conversations and media. You'll quickly notice its frequent appearance in contexts related to groups, teams, and organizations, helping you solidify its meaning and usage. Listen for phrases like '所有成员' (suǒyǒu chéngyuán), meaning 'all members'.
أصل الكلمة
Simplified Chinese character for 'member'.
المعنى الأصلي: The character 成 (chéng) means 'complete' or 'succeed', and 员 (yuán) means 'member' or 'person'. Together, they convey the meaning of a 'person who completes a group'.
Sino-Tibetan, Sinitic, Chineseالسياق الثقافي
In Chinese culture, belonging to a group or collective is often emphasized. The term '成员' (chéngyuán) is widely used to refer to individuals who are part of a family, team, organization, or community, highlighting their role within the collective. This reflects a cultural value placed on unity and interconnectedness.
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I am a member of this family.
They are new members of the club.
You are a good member.
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我不是这个团队的成员。
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我们都是班级成员。
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她是一位积极的成员。
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This sentence means 'I am a family member.' The correct order is 'I' (我), 'am' (是), 'family' (家), 'of' (的), 'member' (成员).
This sentence means 'New members came.' The correct order is 'new' (新), 'member' (成员), 'came' (来了).
This sentence means 'He is a student member.' The correct order is 'he' (他), 'is' (是), 'student' (学生), 'of' (的), 'member' (成员).
我们团队有十名___。
The word '成员' (chéngyuán) means 'member' and fits perfectly in the context of a team. '队员' (duìyuán) is 'team member' but less general. '人员' (rényuán) means 'personnel' and '公民' (gōngmín) means 'citizen'.
他是我们家庭的____。
'一员' (yīyuán) means 'a member' and is commonly used with '家庭' (jiātíng - family). '一份子' (yīfènzi) also means 'a part of' but '一员' is more direct for 'member'.
所有的____都同意这个决定。
Here, '成员' (chéngyuán) refers to all the members of a group or organization who agree with a decision. '参与者' (cānyǔzhě) means 'participants', '部门' (bùmén) means 'department', and '领导' (lǐngdǎo) means 'leader'.
新加入的____很快就适应了。
This sentence talks about someone new joining and adapting. '成员' (chéngyuán) is the most appropriate word for a 'new member'. '同事' (tóngshì) means 'colleague' but '成员' is more general for any group.
这个俱乐部有很多国际____。
For a club, '成员' (chéngyuán) is the correct term for 'members'. '朋友' (péngyǒu) means 'friends', '客户' (kèhù) means 'clients', and '联系' (liánxì) means 'contact'.
我们希望更多的年轻人成为协会的____。
To join an association (协会, xiéhuì), you become a 'member' (成员, chéngyuán). '主席' (zhǔxí) is 'chairman', '志愿者' (zhìyuànzhě) is 'volunteer', and '支持者' (zhīchízhě) is 'supporter'.
她是我们团队中不可或缺的___。
‘成员’ refers to a member of a group or team. '职员', '员工', and '人员' are more general terms for staff or personnel.
作为班级___，他总是积极参与活动。
‘成员’ is the most appropriate word for a member of a class. '分子' can mean element or component, '部分' means part, and '个体' means individual.
这个组织的___来自不同的国家。
‘成员’ fits best to describe individuals belonging to an organization. '代表' means representative, '人物' means figure/personage, and '团体' means group.
“成员”可以用来指家庭中的一员。
Yes, '成员' can be used to refer to a family member (家庭成员).
“成员”和“零件”的意思相同。
No, '成员' means member, while '零件' means spare part or component. They are not interchangeable.
在公司里，我们可以用“成员”来指称某个部门的员工。
Yes, it is correct. For example, '部门成员' (department members).
This sentence means 'He is a member of my family.' The structure is Subject + 是 (is) + Possessive ('s) + Noun + 一员 (a member).
This sentence means 'Our company added several new members.' The structure is Subject + Verb + Object. '加入' means 'to join/add'. '几位新成员' means 'several new members'.
This sentence means 'She is an active team member.' The structure is Subject + 是 (is) + Number + Adjective + 的 + Noun. '活跃的' means 'active'.
公司董事会的______包括首席执行官和首席财务官。
“成员” (chéngyuán) 意为 'member'，在此语境下指董事会的组成人员。其他选项不符合语境。
作为这个团队的____，他总是积极参与讨论。
“成员” (chéngyuán) 是指某个组织或团队中的一员。 '分子' (fēnzǐ) 通常用于科学语境或指代群体中的不稳定因素。 '单位' (dānwèi) 指'unit'。 '部分' (bùfen) 指'part'，不直接指人。
联合国的所有______都承诺维护世界和平。
“成员国” (chéngyuánguó) 特指某个国际组织的成员国家，符合联合国语境。其他选项不精确或不完全符合。
一个家庭的成员之间不一定有血缘关系。
家庭成员可以包括领养的子女或配偶，这些成员之间没有血缘关系，但仍是家庭的成员。
“成员”只能指人，不能指物。
“成员” (chéngyuán) 在中文中通常特指群体、组织或家庭中的“人”的组成部分，不能指物品。
公司的所有员工都是公司董事会的成员。
公司的员工不一定都是董事会成员，董事会成员是公司的高级管理人员或代表股东的特定职位。
He is the youngest member of our team.
The addition of new members has made our team stronger.
Each family member has their own responsibilities.
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我很高兴能成为这个项目的一员。
Focus: 一员 (yī yuán)
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我们欢迎所有新成员。
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作为团队成员，我们应该互相支持。
Focus: 互相支持 (hù xiāng zhī chí)
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Choose the most appropriate word to complete the sentence: 他是这个团队的___。
成员 specifically refers to a person belonging to a group or organization. 部分 means 'part', 分子 means 'element' or 'member' in a scientific context, and 单位 means 'unit' or 'workplace'.
Which sentence correctly uses '成员'?
成员 refers to individuals within a group, such as a family. The other options use '成员' incorrectly; books have chapters or elements, not members, and countries have features like mountains, not members in this sense.
If someone is a new addition to a club, you would describe them as a new ___ of the club.
A new person joining a club is a new member (成员). 物品 means 'item', 内容 means 'content', and 系统 means 'system'.
他现在是我们组织中最资深的成员之一。
The sentence states 'He is now one of the most senior members of our organization,' which is a correct and natural use of 成员.
你可以把一棵树称作一个森林的成员。
成员 typically refers to sentient beings or abstract components of a group, not inanimate objects like trees in a forest. For a tree, you might use '部分' (part) or '组成部分' (constituent part).
公司的所有成员都必须遵守公司章程。
This sentence means 'All members of the company must abide by the company's articles of association,' which is a correct and common usage of 成员 in a corporate context.
This sentence means 'He became a new member of this club.' The words are ordered to form a grammatically correct and meaningful Chinese sentence.
This sentence means 'All family members must be responsible for the family.' The words are ordered to form a grammatically correct and meaningful Chinese sentence.
This sentence means 'Every member is important in teamwork.' The words are ordered to form a grammatically correct and meaningful Chinese sentence.
He always contributes positively as a team member.
All our family members are very supportive of his decision.
The newly joined member brought a fresh perspective to our project.
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请你谈谈作为这个社团的核心成员，你的职责是什么？
Focus: 核心成员 (héxīn chéngyuán)
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你认为一个高效的团队，其成员之间应该具备怎样的素质和协作精神？
Focus: 协作精神 (xiézuò jīngshén)
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在一个多元文化的团队中，如何更好地促进不同背景成员之间的理解与融合？
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You are organizing a community event and need to write an announcement to invite new members to join the planning committee. Explain what the committee does and what qualities you are looking for in new members. Your announcement should be concise and encouraging.
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亲爱的社区居民们，我们正在为即将到来的社区活动筹备一个充满活力的委员会。如果您热心公益，乐于奉献，并且希望为社区发展贡献一份力量，我们诚挚邀请您加入我们的筹备委员会。您的加入将为我们的活动注入新的活力，让我们共同努力，创造一个难忘的社区盛事！
Imagine you are a team leader introducing a new member to your project team. Write a short email to the existing team members, briefly introducing the new member's background, their role, and expressing your excitement about their joining.
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各位同事，我很高兴向大家介绍我们项目团队的新成员，李华。李华在软件开发领域拥有丰富的经验，并将担任我们项目的前端工程师。我相信她的加入将为我们的项目带来新的视角和强大的技术支持。期待与大家一起欢迎李华！
You are applying for a position in a prestigious academic society. Write a paragraph explaining why you believe you are a suitable member for this society, highlighting your relevant experiences and contributions.
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作为一名对[特定学术领域]充满热情的学者，我深信我将是贵学术社团的宝贵成员。我在[相关领域]拥有多年的研究经验，并发表了多篇高质量的论文。我积极参与学术交流，致力于推动该领域的发展。我期待能为社团的学术讨论和研究项目贡献我的知识和见解。
根据这段文字，一个成功的国际团队的关键是什么？
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在一个不断发展的全球化社会中，跨文化交流变得越来越重要。一个成功的国际团队，其核心在于每一位成员都能理解并尊重彼此的文化差异。只有通过开放的沟通和共同的努力，团队才能克服潜在的障碍，实现共同的目标。
根据这段文字，一个成功的国际团队的关键是什么？
文章明确指出，“一个成功的国际团队，其核心在于每一位成员都能理解并尊重彼此的文化差异。”
文章明确指出，“一个成功的国际团队，其核心在于每一位成员都能理解并尊重彼此的文化差异。”
公司组织团建活动的目的是什么？
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某公司内部邮件：各位同事，鉴于近期项目任务的繁重，我们团队的所有成员都面临着巨大的工作压力。为了缓解这种压力，公司决定在下周五组织一次团建活动，希望大家都能积极参与，放松身心，增进团队凝聚力。
公司组织团建活动的目的是什么？
邮件中明确提到，“为了缓解这种压力，公司决定在下周五组织一次团建活动，希望大家都能积极参与，放松身心，增进团队凝聚力。”
邮件中明确提到，“为了缓解这种压力，公司决定在下周五组织一次团建活动，希望大家都能积极参与，放松身心，增进团队凝聚力。”
根据这段文字，以下哪项不是维系健康家庭关系的有效途径？
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在现代社会，家庭成员之间的关系越来越受到关注。忙碌的生活节奏和数字化的社交方式有时会让我们忽略与家人的面对面交流。然而，维系健康的家庭关系对于每个人的幸福感至关重要。定期举行家庭聚餐或共同参与户外活动，都是增进亲密关系的有效途径。
根据这段文字，以下哪项不是维系健康家庭关系的有效途径？
文章指出，“忙碌的生活节奏和数字化的社交方式有时会让我们忽略与家人的面对面交流。然而，维系健康的家庭关系对于每个人的幸福感至关重要。”因此，忽视交流是负面影响，而不是有效途径。
文章指出，“忙碌的生活节奏和数字化的社交方式有时会让我们忽略与家人的面对面交流。然而，维系健康的家庭关系对于每个人的幸福感至关重要。”因此，忽视交流是负面影响，而不是有效途径。
This sentence means 'He became an indispensable member of the team.' The structure is Subject + 成为 (became) + Object (团队不可或缺的成员).
This sentence translates to 'Every member made important contributions to the success of the project.' The structure is Subject (每一位成员) + 都为 (all for) + Object (项目的成功) + 做出了 (made) + Noun (重要贡献).
This sentence means 'She is our new family member.' The structure is Subject + 是 (is) + Possessive (我们的) + Adjective (新) + Noun (家庭成员).
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Basic use of 成员
成员 is a common and straightforward word. It directly translates to 'member' and can be used in most contexts where you would use 'member' in English, such as a team member, a family member, or a group member.
Measuring members
When you want to say 'a member' or 'two members', the measure word for 成员 is 个 (gè). For example, 一个成员 (yī gè chéngyuán) means 'one member'.
Context: Organizations
成员 is frequently used when talking about members of organizations, clubs, or associations. For instance, 你是这个俱乐部的成员吗？ (Nǐ shì zhège jùlèbù de chéngyuán ma?) means 'Are you a member of this club?'
Context: Family
You can also use 成员 to refer to family members. For example, 家庭成员 (jiātíng chéngyuán) means 'family members'.
مثال
他是我们团队的核心成员。
محتوى ذو صلة
هذه الكلمة بلغات أخرى
مزيد من كلمات academic
缺席
B1The state of being absent from a place or event where one is expected to be, such as a class, meeting, or ceremony.
抽象的
A2Abstract.
抽象地
B1In an abstract manner; conceptually.
艰深
B1Profound; abstruse; recondite.
学术性
A2Academic; scholarly; relating to education and scholarship.
学术化
B1Academic; characterized by formal study or research.
学术会议
A2Academic conference; a formal meeting for academic discussions.
学术交流
B1Exchange of ideas, information, and research among scholars.
学术期刊
B1A periodical publication containing scholarly articles.
教务处
A2Academic affairs office; department handling educational administration.
