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March 24, 2026
熔róng(rong2)
The character 熔 (róng) primarily means 'to melt' or 'to fuse.' It is often used in contexts related to metallurgy and cooking, where materials are heated until they change state. This character conveys the idea of transformation through heat, which can also apply metaphorically in various contexts.
Strokes14Radical火Frequency#16759DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese metallurgy and traditional medicine, the concept of melting and fusing is crucial for creating alloys and medicinal concoctions. The process of smelting metals has historical significance in Chinese craftsmanship and industry.
Memory Tip
Imagine a pot on a stove melting chocolate. The character 熔 consists of the fire radical 火 on the bottom, representing heat, combined with the component '容' that suggests containment or transformation. Visualize the melting chocolate as it transforms into a smoother liquid, helping you remember both the sound 'róng' and the meaning of melting.
Meanings of 熔
róng(rong2)
1mold; to fuse, to melt, to smelt
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About 熔
熔Simplified
14Strokes
火Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes
A common mistake is confusing 熔 with 融 (róng), which means 'to blend' or 'to dissolve,' especially in cooking contexts. While both words share similar pronunciations, they have different applications. Use 熔 specifically when referring to melting due to heat, and be aware of the formal contexts where this term may be used, such as in technical discussions.
HSK Study Tips
Although 熔 is not included in the official HSK levels, it connects to other HSK vocabulary related to cooking and materials, such as 食 (shí, food) or 金 (jīn, metal). Focus on practicing its pronunciation and understanding its use in various contexts to enhance your vocabulary.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 熔 with 融, leading to sentences like '我想要融这个金属' (I want to blend this metal), which should be '我想要熔这个金属' (I want to melt this metal). Always remember that 熔 deals specifically with melting due to heat.
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Pronunciation of 熔
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1The giveawayTo form 容 hot metal 火; 容 also provides the pronunciation
2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 熔?
Decomposition of 熔
IDS Structure⿰火容
熔Full Character
=
火Huo3
left
容Rong2
right
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 熔?
How to say mold; to fuse, to melt, to smelt in Chinese
“mold; to fuse, to melt, to smelt” in Chinese is熔róng
The character 熔 (róng) primarily means 'to melt' or 'to fuse.' It is often used in contexts related to metallurgy and cooking, where materials are heated until they change state. This character conveys the idea of transformation through heat, which can also apply metaphorically in various contexts.
When to use 熔
A common mistake is confusing 熔 with 融 (róng), which means 'to blend' or 'to dissolve,' especially in cooking contexts. While both words share similar pronunciations, they have different applications. Use 熔 specifically when referring to melting due to heat, and be aware of the formal contexts where this term may be used, such as in technical discussions.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 熔 with 融, leading to sentences like '我想要融这个金属' (I want to blend this metal), which should be '我想要熔这个金属' (I want to melt this metal). Always remember that 熔 deals specifically with melting due to heat.
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熔
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Grammar Patterns of 熔
熔 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
同时，把碗置于微沸的水上，将白巧克力放入碗中使其____化。
Meanwhile, melt the white chocolate in a bowl suspended over simmering water.
