Meaning:

    “成年” means to “grow up,” and “危机” means “crisis.” This is a term translated from the English word “thrisis.” A thrisis usually occurs between 26 and 32, during the final push into adulthood. It describes the feeling of anxiety that creeps into our own lives as we leave our 20s and hit the big 30, a period of time when we’re not young enough to be carefree and not old enough to be secure and relaxed. Many 30-somethings feel like they’re on a slow path to hitting traditional adult milestones. Most of them struggle to find meaning, and evaluate where they are in their personal and professional lives. Some experience job burnout.

    Example:

    A: 你弟弟好像很不开心。

    Nǐ dìdì hǎoxiàng hěn bù kāixīn。

    Your younger brother seems unhappy.

    B: 他正面临成年危机，想法多多又心思不定。

    Tā zhèng miànlín chéngnián wēijī, xiǎngfǎ duōduō yòu xīnsī bùdìng。

    Yeah, he’s struggling with a thrisis. He has a lot going on in his mind and has not decided on anything yet.