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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing forming or taking shape with 形成 (xíngchéng)

    Actions & Events
    Result & Consequence

    Structure

    形成 + Noun (result)

    Explanation

    The verb 形成 (xíngchéng) means "to form," "to take shape," or "to develop into" and describes the process by which something comes into being or reaches a certain state. It is used for both physical formations and abstract concepts like habits, opinions, or situations.

    Examples

    • 长期练习会形成良好的习惯。

      Chángqī liànxí huì xíngchéng liánghǎo de xíguàn.

      Long-term practice will form good habits.

    • 这座湖是由冰川融化形成的。

      Zhè zuò hú shì yóu bīngchuān rónghuà xíngchéng de.

      This lake was formed by the melting of glaciers.

    • 经过讨论，大家逐渐形成了共识。

      Jīngguò tǎolùn, dàjiā zhújiàn xíngchéng le gòngshí.

      After discussion, everyone gradually reached a consensus.

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