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  4. 가족 구성

가족 구성

gajok gusung
family structure

우리 가족 구성은 부모님과 두 자녀로 이루어져 있습니다.

Our family structure consists of parents and two children.


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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