TOPIK · Level 209
15 words
Korean word
형태
Pronunciation
Romanizationhyeongtae
Meaning
- nounshape
Example
저 그림의 형태가 독특해요.cheo keu ri mui hyeong tae ga tok teu kae yo
The shape of that picture is unique.
More examples
제품은 간단한 형태로 포장되어 있다.che pu meun kan dan han hyeong tae ro po jang doe eo it tta
The product comes in simple packaging.
Core concept
The visible shape of something together with the way its parts are arranged or the state it presents.
Common phrases
문서의 형태mun seo ui hyeong tae
document format
다양한 형태ta yang han hyeong tae
various forms
간단한 형태kan dan han hyeong tae
simple form
Similar words
모양moyang: An outer shape or general look contributes to the impression a person or thing gives.
모습moseup: What can be seen of a person or thing includes the impression made by its form at a given time.
Definition in Korean
사물이나 현상에서 보이는 겉모양과 그 구성 방식이나 상태를 가리키는 말.sa mu ri na hyeon sang e seo po i neun keon mo yang gwa keu ku seong pang si gi na sang tae reul ka ri ki neun mal
Word origin
The word combines Sino-Korean elements for shape and state, connecting what something looks like with how it is arranged or exists.
Usage tips
- In formal Korean writing, this word can describe structure or arrangement, not only the outline that can be seen.
Other meanings
- formnoun