Korean word

형성

Pronunciation

Romanizationhyeongseong

Meaning

  • nounformation

Example

좋은 습관이 형성되면 삶이 달라져요.cho eun seup kkwa ni hyeong seong doe myeon sal mi tal la jeo yo

Once good habits are formed, life changes.

Illustration for 형성 (formation)

More examples

처음 만남의 작은 행동이 첫인상 형성에 큰 영향을 줘요.cheo eum man na mui cha geun haeng dong i cheo sin sang hyeong seong e keun yeong hyang eul chwo yo

Small actions during a first meeting have a major impact on the formation of a first impression.

Core concept

The gradual process by which something takes shape and develops a stable quality.

Common phrases

  • 태도 형성tae do hyeong seong

    attitude formation

  • 성격 형성seong gyeok hyeong seong

    character formation

  • 첫인상 형성cheo sin sang hyeong seong

    first-impression formation

Similar words

구성kuseong: The arrangement of separate parts into one complete whole.
조성choseong: The creation of conditions that bring a desired state into being.
정착cheongchak: The process by which a custom or system becomes firmly established and continues.
성립seongnip: The state of coming into existence when all necessary conditions are met.

Definition in Korean

어떤 것의 형태나 상태가 차츰 이루어져 하나의 모습이나 성질을 갖추게 되는 일.eo tteon keo sui hyeong tae na sang tae ga cha cheum i ru eo jeo ha na ui mo seu bi na seong ji reul kat chu ge toe neun il

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word combines 형 (hyeong, "shape") and 성 (seong, "become"), giving the idea of something taking shape over time.

Usage tips

  • It often appears in passive patterns, with the developing thing as the subject, so Korean can focus on what emerges rather than who causes it.

Opposites

  • 해체haechedissolutionnoun
  • 붕괴punggoecollapsenoun

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