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Take shape in Chinese

to take shape · HSK 5

形成 xíng chéng

  1. 形 xíng shape
  2. 成 chéng to become

这个好习惯是从小形成的。 This good habit was formed in childhood.

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How do you say take shape in Chinese?

Take shape in Chinese is 形成 (xíng chéng).

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