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形成

xíng chéng
HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Common

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Definitions

  1. 1. to form
  2. 2. to take shape

Usage notes

Collocations

Common collocations include 形成习惯, 形成对比, and 形成规模; avoid using with concrete physical objects like 桌子.

Common mistakes

形成 is often misused as a transitive verb with concrete objects; it is usually intransitive or takes abstract objects like 习惯 or 局面.

Example Sentences

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这种习惯需要时间才能 形成
This kind of habit takes time to form.

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