B1 noun Neutral

형성

/hjʌŋs͈ʌŋ/

The process of something taking a particular shape or becoming a certain state. It refers to the creation of relationships, habits, or structures over time.

Examples

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1

좋은 습관 형성을 위해 노력합시다.

Let's work on forming good habits.

2

이번 연구는 초기 사회 구조의 형성을 다룬다.

This study deals with the formation of early social structures.

3

우리 사이에 공감대가 형성됐어.

A consensus has been formed between us.

Word Family

Noun
형성
Verb
형성하다, 형성되다
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Memory Tip

Think of 'forming' dough into a specific shape.

Quick Quiz

청소년기는 가치관이 ______되는 중요한 시기이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 형성

Examples

1

좋은 습관 형성을 위해 노력합시다.

everyday

Let's work on forming good habits.

2

이번 연구는 초기 사회 구조의 형성을 다룬다.

academic

This study deals with the formation of early social structures.

3

우리 사이에 공감대가 형성됐어.

informal

A consensus has been formed between us.

4

신뢰 관계 형성이 비즈니스의 첫걸음입니다.

business

Building a relationship of trust is the first step in business.

5

산지에 새로운 마을이 형성되었다.

formal

A new village was formed in the mountainous area.

Word Family

Noun
형성
Verb
형성하다, 형성되다

Common Collocations

관계 형성 relationship building
여론 형성 formation of public opinion
가격 형성 price formation
자아 형성 identity formation
합의 형성 building consensus

Common Phrases

인격 형성

character formation

공감대 형성

forming a consensus

유대감 형성

building a bond

Often Confused With

형성 vs 구성

구성 focuses on the parts that make a whole; 형성 focuses on the process of coming into a specific shape.

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Usage Notes

Frequently used in developmental psychology and sociology to describe growth or creation of social norms.

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Common Mistakes

Using '만들다' in formal writing when '형성' would sound much more professional.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'forming' dough into a specific shape.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 形成 (shape + become).

Grammar Patterns

~을/를 형성하다 ~가 형성되다

Quick Quiz

청소년기는 가치관이 ______되는 중요한 시기이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 형성

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