Level 4

형성

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Meaning and Usage

"형성" means "formation" or "creation" and is used to describe the process of something taking shape or being established. It can refer to natural phenomena, social or cultural development, or abstract concepts like opinions or habits.

Common Contexts

You will often see "형성" used in scientific contexts (like geology or biology), social sciences (culture, organizations), and everyday life when talking about forming ideas or relationships.

Collocations and Patterns

  • "형성되다": to be formed (passive form)
  • "형성하다": to form or create (active form)
  • "형성 과정": formation process
  • "형성 시기": period of formation

Register and Politeness

"형성" is a formal noun often used in written language, academic texts, and formal speech. It is not typically used in casual conversation but appears in news, reports, and lectures.

Common Learner Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse "형성" with "구성" (composition). While "형성" focuses on the process of forming or developing, "구성" refers more to the arrangement or components of something already formed. Remember, "형성" emphasizes the dynamic process.

Example Sentences

이 지역은 오랜 시간에 걸쳐 산과 강이 형성되었다.

I jiyeogeun oraen sigane geolchyeo san gwa gangi hyeongseongdoeeotda.

Mountains and rivers have been formed in this area over a long time.

그 회사는 좋은 기업 문화를 형성하기 위해 노력하고 있다.

Geu hoesaneun joheun gieop munhwareul hyeongseonghagi wihae noryeokhago itda.

The company is making efforts to form a good corporate culture.

학생들은 토론을 통해 자신의 의견을 형성한다.

Haksaengdeureun toroneul tonghae jasinui uigyeoneul hyeongseonghanda.

Students form their opinions through discussions.