Korean word

형식

Pronunciation

Romanizationhyeongsik

Meaning

  • nounformat

Example

보고서의 형식을 바꿔야 한다.po go seo ui hyeong si geul pa kkwo ya han da

The format of the report needs to be changed.

Illustration for 형식 (format)

More examples

이 보고서는 회사 형식에 맞지 않는다.i po go seo neun hoe sa hyeong si ge mat jji an neun da

This report does not fit the company's format.

Core concept

The recognized framework or manner used to give something its organized shape.

Common phrases

  • 형식에 맞다hyeong si ge mat tta

    fit the format

  • 형식을 정하다hyeong si geul cheong ha da

    set the format

Similar words

양식yangsik: A consistent layout and display style used across documents or software screens.
서식seosik: A prescribed form that guides the entry of specific information.
틀teul: A supporting framework that gives an activity or idea its structure and direction.

Definition in Korean

사물이나 표현의 일정한 방식이나 틀, 특히 문서나 양식에서 요구되는 방식sa mu ri na pyo hyeo nui il jeong han pang si gi na teul teu ki mun seo na yang si ge seo yo gu doe neun pang sik

Word origin

The word is the Sino-Korean reading of a Chinese term combining meanings related to form and an established pattern.

Usage tips

  • For documents, this word points to more than appearance because it can include the required order, layout, and presentation style.

Other meanings

  • stylenoun

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