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To take shape or develop gradually into a particular state or condition
新政策的实施形成了新的商业模式。
The implementation of the new policy formed a new business model.
这条河流经过长年冲刷，形成了壮观的峡谷。
Over the years, the river eroded the land, forming a spectacular canyon.
Often used to describe processes that develop naturally or systematically over time.
To constitute or make up a whole
这三个因素共同形成了成功的关键。
These three factors together constitute the key to success.
Used in academic or analytical contexts to describe components that comprise a system.
'形成' often pairs with abstract nouns like '习惯' (habit), '共识' (consensus), '趋势' (trend), or '局面' (situation). For example, '形成局面' (form a situation) is a common phrase in business contexts.
Do not translate '形成' as 'form into' in English. Instead, use 'form', 'develop', 'constitute', or 'create' depending on context. For example, '形成一个团队' should be 'form a team', not 'form into a team'.
Formed from the Chinese characters '形' (xíng, meaning 'form' or 'shape') and '成' (chéng, meaning 'to complete' or 'to become'). Together they convey the idea of taking shape or developing into a completed form.
Commonly used in both written and spoken Chinese to describe processes of development or constitution. Often appears in academic, business, or technical contexts.