모형
A physical representation or a theoretical structure used as a pattern for something to be made or to explain how something works. It is often a simplified version of a complex system.
Examples
3 of 5이것은 새로운 비행기의 축소 모형입니다.
This is a scale model of the new airplane.
경제학자들은 시장의 흐름을 분석하는 수학적 모형을 개발했다.
Economists developed a mathematical model to analyze market trends.
레고로 성 모형을 만드는 중이야.
I'm making a castle model with Legos.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Mo-Hyeong: 'Mo' (Model) + 'Hyeong' (Shape/Form).
Quick Quiz
건축가는 설계를 마치고 건물의 ____을 만들었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 모형
Examples
이것은 새로운 비행기의 축소 모형입니다.
everydayThis is a scale model of the new airplane.
경제학자들은 시장의 흐름을 분석하는 수학적 모형을 개발했다.
academicEconomists developed a mathematical model to analyze market trends.
레고로 성 모형을 만드는 중이야.
informalI'm making a castle model with Legos.
프로젝트 제안서에 건물 모형 사진을 첨부하세요.
businessPlease attach photos of the building model to the project proposal.
본 실험에서는 동물 모형을 사용하여 약물의 효능을 테스트했습니다.
formalIn this experiment, animal models were used to test the efficacy of the drug.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
모형 비행기
model airplane
모형을 뜨다
to make a mold/model
이론적 모형
theoretical model
Often Confused With
'모양' refers to the appearance or shape, while '모형' is a structured representation or replica.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in academic contexts to describe theoretical frameworks or physical prototypes.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with the loanword '모델' (model), which is more commonly used for human models (fashion) or role models.
Memory Tip
Mo-Hyeong: 'Mo' (Model) + 'Hyeong' (Shape/Form).
Word Origin
From Hanja 模 (pattern) and 型 (mold).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
건축가는 설계를 마치고 건물의 ____을 만들었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 모형
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