구성
The way in which parts are put together to form a whole. It can refer to the structure of an essay, the composition of a substance, or the members of a group.
Examples
3 of 5물은 수소와 산소의 구성으로 이루어진다.
Water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen.
이 팀은 다양한 국적의 멤버들로 구성되었다.
This team is composed of members of various nationalities.
영화의 전체적인 구성이 매우 탄탄하다.
The overall composition of the movie is very solid.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Goo-seong (구성) sounds like 'Group song' - a group makes a song (composed of parts).
Quick Quiz
성공적인 에세이를 쓰려면 논리적인 ____이 필수적입니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 구성
Examples
물은 수소와 산소의 구성으로 이루어진다.
academicWater is composed of hydrogen and oxygen.
이 팀은 다양한 국적의 멤버들로 구성되었다.
businessThis team is composed of members of various nationalities.
영화의 전체적인 구성이 매우 탄탄하다.
formalThe overall composition of the movie is very solid.
가족 구성원이 몇 명이에요?
everydayHow many members are in your family?
이 책 구성이 좀 복잡한 것 같아.
informalThe layout/structure of this book seems a bit complex.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
~로 구성되다
to be composed of ~
구성을 갖추다
to have a structure
치밀한 구성
elaborate composition
Often Confused With
구조 focuses on the physical or abstract frame/skeleton, while 구성 focuses on the items that make it up.
Usage Notes
Very common in academic writing when describing the parts of a whole or the methodology of a study.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using it when you just mean 'making' something simple; use it for complex systems or groups.
Memory Tip
Goo-seong (구성) sounds like 'Group song' - a group makes a song (composed of parts).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 構 (to build) and 成 (to accomplish).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
성공적인 에세이를 쓰려면 논리적인 ____이 필수적입니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 구성
Related Vocabulary
More academic words
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비유
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결부되다
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실시하다
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뒷받침하다
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역효과
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과대평가
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심각하다
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방법론
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