sing4 wai4成為成为

Jyutpingsing4 wai4

Yalesìhng wàih

動詞Very common

Definition

To become; to turn into; to transform from one thing into another.

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How it's used

While 成為 is widely understood, it carries a slightly formal or written tone that feels less natural in casual, everyday speech compared to the more common 做 or 變做. It is frequently reserved for describing significant life transitions, professional achievements, or formal transformations. In most daily contexts, native speakers prefer using 變做 to describe a change in state or identity.

Examples

keoi5佢nou5努lik6力duk6讀syu1書，zung1終jyu1於sing4成wai4為zo2咗ji1醫sang1生。

He studied hard and finally became a doctor.

ni1呢dou6度dim2點gaai2解wui2會sing4成wai4為zo2咗fai3廢heoi1墟㗎？

Why did this place turn into a ruin?

Common phrases

sing4成wai4為ziu1焦dim2點

to become the center of attention

sing4成wai4為jin6現sat6實

to become reality

Common mistake

Learners often overuse 成為 in informal conversation where it sounds stiff or overly literary. Using 做 or 變做 is almost always more natural when talking about personal life changes or simple shifts in appearance.