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Expressing 'adult' with 成年人 (chéngniánrén)
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成年人
Explanation
成年人 (chéngniánrén) means "adult" and refers to a person who has reached the legal age of maturity. It is a compound of 成年 (to come of age) and 人 (person). This word is frequently used in legal, social, and educational contexts to distinguish adults from minors (未成年人).
Examples
这部电影只有成年人才能看。
zhè bù diànyǐng zhǐyǒu chéngnián rén cáinéng kàn.
This movie can only be watched by adults.
作为成年人，你应该为自己的行为负责。
zuòwéi chéngnián rén, nǐ yīnggāi wèi zìjǐ de xíngwéi fùzé.
As an adult, you should be responsible for your own actions.
这个游乐设施要求成年人陪同。
zhège yóulè shèshī yāoqiú chéngnián rén péitóng.
This amusement ride requires adult accompaniment.