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    Expressing 'to form' or 'to become' with 结成 (jiéchéng)

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    Structure

    Subject + 结成 + Relationship/Bond

    Explanation

    The verb 结成 (jiéchéng) means 'to form,' 'to forge,' or 'to become.' It describes the act of establishing a bond, relationship, or alliance. It is commonly used in expressions like 结成夫妻 (to become husband and wife) and 结成联盟 (to form an alliance).

    Examples

    • 两国结成了战略合作伙伴关系。

      Liǎng guó jiéchéng le zhànlüè hézuò huǒbàn guānxi.

      The two countries formed a strategic partnership.

    • 他们相爱多年,终于结成了夫妻。

      Tāmen xiāng'ài duō nián, zhōngyú jiéchéng le fūqī.

      They loved each other for many years and finally became husband and wife.

    • 几个小公司结成联盟,一起竞争市场。

      Jǐ ge xiǎo gōngsī jiéchéng liánméng, yìqǐ jìngzhēng shìchǎng.

      Several small companies formed an alliance to compete in the market together.

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