Chinese

xíngchéng
Meaning: to form; to take shape
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

形
成

Example sentences

Personality is formed in childhood.
空氣流動形成了風。
空气流动形成了风。
Air movement forms wind.
這對兄弟的性格形成了強烈的反差。
这对兄弟的性格形成了强烈的反差。
The characters of these two brothers formed a strong contrast.
岸邊的岩石經過海浪長年累月的沖刷,形成了獨特的地貌。
岸边的岩石经过海浪长年累月的冲刷,形成了独特的地貌。
The rocks on the shore have formed a unique landscape after years of erosion by waves.
這些岩石是由火山爆發形成的。
这些岩石是由火山爆发形成的。
These rocks were formed by volcanic eruptions.
長途飛行時應多走動,以預防血栓形成。
长途飞行时应多走动,以预防血栓形成。
One should move around during long flights to prevent blood clots.

Usage Notes

Used to describe the development or creation of something abstract or physical over time.

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