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가족 구성

gajok gusung
noun phrase★Intermediate— family structure
general

The arrangement and relationships of members within a family, including their roles and connections.

한국 전통적인 가족 구성은 대가족 중심이었습니다.

Traditional Korean family structure was centered around extended families.

💡

This term is commonly used in sociology, demography, and family studies to describe the composition of a family unit.

Collocations

가족 구성원family members가족 구성 변화changes in family structure

Synonyms

가족 구성원가족 형태가족 체계

Related Phrases

핵가족phrase
nuclear family
확장 가족phrase
extended family

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Usage

While '가족 구성' is formal, casual contexts might use '가족 구성원' (family members) or '가족 형태' (family form).

⚡Gold Rule

Precision in Context

Use '가족 구성' when discussing the structural or demographic aspects of a family, not for casual conversations.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '가족' (family) and '구성' (composition/structure), reflecting the arrangement of family members.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in academic or formal contexts to discuss family dynamics, demographics, or social studies.

Word Breakdown

가족
family
root
+
구성
composition/structure
root
한영사전

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