HSK 5·G5-042·Prepositional Framing
由……组成 / 由……构成
Composed of / Constituted by (由...组成 vs 由...构成)
Pattern
Whole + 由 + Parts/Elements + 组成/构成
Usage in HSK 5
Indicates the constituent components that make up a larger whole. 组成 emphasizes concrete individuals or sections forming an organization, while 构成 can also apply to abstract elements.
Common Exam Mistake
Do not use 被 instead of 由 when describing static structural composition.
HSK 5 Practice · G5-042
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