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镕 is often used in technical or industrial contexts, and learners should avoid using it in casual conversation. A common collocation is '镕化' (rónghuà), meaning 'to melt down.' Be cautious with the tone; a mispronunciation could lead to confusion with similar sounding words.
Although 镕 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, it relates to other HSK words concerning materials and processes, like 熔 (róng) and 融 (róng). Students should focus on the context in which these words appear and their applications in technical language.
Learners often confuse 镕 with 熔 due to their similar meanings. For instance, saying '我镕了铁' instead of '我熔化了铁' is incorrect; the latter is the proper usage.
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Etymology of 镕
A mold that holds 容 hot metal 钅; 容 also provides the pronunciation
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Case file: 镕
- 1The giveawayA mold that holds 容 hot metal 钅; 容 also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say mold; to fuse, to melt, to smelt in Chinese
“mold; to fuse, to melt, to smelt” in Chinese is镕
The character 镕 (róng) primarily means 'to fuse' or 'to melt,' often in the context of metals or materials. It can also refer to the process of smelting, where metal is extracted from ore. This term is commonly used in industrial settings, especially when discussing metallurgy and manufacturing processes.
When to use 镕
镕 is often used in technical or industrial contexts, and learners should avoid using it in casual conversation. A common collocation is '镕化' (rónghuà), meaning 'to melt down.' Be cautious with the tone; a mispronunciation could lead to confusion with similar sounding words.
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Learners often confuse 镕 with 熔 due to their similar meanings. For instance, saying '我镕了铁' instead of '我熔化了铁' is incorrect; the latter is the proper usage.
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You can say '金属在高温下镕化' (The metal melts at high temperatures).
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