形成 (xíng chéng) — to form; to take shape
Definition
Used when something develops or comes into being naturally over time (a habit, opinion, formation). 成型 focuses on a physical object becoming complete; 塑造 is more deliberate, like shaping a character or image.
verb
to formto take shape
Easily confused
Examples
- 形成。Hé shàng xíng chéng le bīng.Ice formed on the river.
- 形成。Tā men xíng chéng le liáng hǎo de hé zuò jīng shén.They formed a good cooperative spirit.
- 形成。Wǒ duì zhè ge wèn tí xíng chéng le zì jǐ de kàn fǎ.I formed my own opinion on this issue.
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