B1 noun Neutral

구성

[ku.sʌŋ]

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

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1

물은 수소와 산소의 구성으로 이루어진다.

Water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen.

2

이 팀은 다양한 국적의 멤버들로 구성되었다.

This team is composed of members of various nationalities.

3

영화의 전체적인 구성이 매우 탄탄하다.

The overall composition of the movie is very solid.

Word Family

Noun
구성
Verb
구성하다
Adjective
구성적
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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

1

물은 수소와 산소의 구성으로 이루어진다.

academic

Water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen.

2

이 팀은 다양한 국적의 멤버들로 구성되었다.

business

This team is composed of members of various nationalities.

3

영화의 전체적인 구성이 매우 탄탄하다.

formal

The overall composition of the movie is very solid.

4

가족 구성원이 몇 명이에요?

everyday

How many members are in your family?

5

이 책 구성이 좀 복잡한 것 같아.

informal

The layout/structure of this book seems a bit complex.

Word Family

Noun
구성
Verb
구성하다
Adjective
구성적

Common Collocations

구성 요소 component element
가족 구성원 family member
논문 구성 essay structure
인구 구성 population composition
팀 구성 team formation

Common Phrases

~로 구성되다

to be composed of ~

구성을 갖추다

to have a structure

치밀한 구성

elaborate composition

Often Confused With

구성 vs 구조

구조 focuses on the physical or abstract frame/skeleton, while 구성 focuses on the items that make it up.

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Usage Notes

Very common in academic writing when describing the parts of a whole or the methodology of a study.

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Common Mistakes

Avoid using it when you just mean 'making' something simple; use it for complex systems or groups.

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Memory Tip

Goo-seong (구성) sounds like 'Group song' - a group makes a song (composed of parts).

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 構 (to build) and 成 (to accomplish).

Grammar Patterns

~로 구성되다 ~을 구성하다

Quick Quiz

성공적인 에세이를 쓰려면 논리적인 ____이 필수적입니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 구성

More academic words

반등하다

B1

To rebound or bounce back after a period of decline. It is very useful for describing a change in trend where a downward line starts to go back up.

환언하다

B1

To express the same thing in different words. It is the direct equivalent of 'to paraphrase' or 'in other words'.

비유

B1

The act of comparing one object or idea to another to explain it more vividly. Includes metaphors and similes.

결부되다

B2

To be connected, linked, or associated with something else. It is often used to describe the relationship between two phenomena or issues.

실시하다

B1

To carry out, implement, or conduct a plan, survey, or experiment. It is the standard academic verb for 'to do' or 'to perform' a study.

뒷받침하다

B2

To support or provide evidence for a theory, argument, or claim. It is essential for academic writing to link one's ideas with objective data.

역효과

B2

An effect that is opposite to what was intended or expected. It is commonly used when discussing the failure of certain policies or treatments.

과대평가

B2

The act of estimating something as being greater, more important, or better than it actually is. It is often used when critiquing data or social perceptions.

심각하다

B1

To be very serious, severe, or grave in nature. It is often used to describe social issues, environmental problems, or health conditions.

방법론

B2

A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity. It describes the theoretical analysis of the methods applied to a field of study.

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