Level 4

구성

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '구성' primarily means 'composition', 'structure', or 'organization'. It refers to how parts are arranged or combined to form a whole. This can apply to physical objects, documents, teams, stories, and more.

Common Contexts

  • Documents and reports: describing the layout or sections.
  • Teams or groups: referring to the members and their roles.
  • Stories or media: the arrangement of characters or plot elements.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '구성원' (members of a group): used to talk about people who make up a team or organization.
  • '구성하다' (to compose or form): the verb form related to creating a composition.
  • '구성 요소' (component elements): parts that make up a whole.

Register and Usage Notes

'구성' is a neutral, formal noun commonly used in academic, business, and everyday contexts. It is not related to personal names or maiden names, so avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words.

Common Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '구성' with '성' (surname) or '성씨' (family name). Remember, '구성' is about composition or structure, not names.

Example Sentences

이 보고서의 구성은 매우 체계적이다.

I bogoseo ui guseong eun maeu chegyegjeog ida.

The structure of this report is very systematic.

팀 구성원 모두가 역할을 잘 수행해야 한다.

Tim guseongwon modu ga yeokhal eul jal suhaenghaeya handa.

All team members must perform their roles well.

이 소설은 복잡한 인물 구성으로 유명하다.

I soseol eun bokjaphan inmul guseong euro yumyeong hada.

This novel is famous for its complex character composition.