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镕róngmold; to fuse, to melt, to smeltnr, 15 strokes, radical 钅, rank #51221, Very Hard
róng(rong2)rong T2
  1. 1mold; to fuse, to melt, to smelt
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March 24, 2026

镕(鎔)róng(rong2)

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.

Strokes15Radical钅Frequency#51221DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese metalworking, the process of smelting was crucial for crafting tools and weapons, reflecting the importance of metallurgy in ancient Chinese civilization. Understanding 镕 can provide insight into the historical significance of metal in Chinese culture.

Memory tip

Think of 镕 as a 'melting pot' where metals blend together. The radical 镁 (metal) suggests its connection to metallic processes, while the phonetic component 'rong' can remind you of the sound of something dissolving or merging together.

Meanings of 镕

róng(rong2)
1mold; to fuse, to melt, to smelt
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About 镕

镕Simplified
鎔Traditional
15Strokes
钅Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

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.

HSK Study Tips

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.

Common Mistakes

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

Formation typeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory hint

A mold that holds 容 hot metal 钅; 容 also provides the pronunciation

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Decomposition of 镕

IDS Structure⿰钅容
镕Full character
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钅jin1
left
容Rong2
right
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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róng

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.

What learners get wrong

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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Word Family of 镕

Words containing this character2
镕róngto smelt鎔
朱镕基zhūróngjīZhu Rongji (1928-), PRC politician, premier 1998-2003朱鎔基
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Frequently asked questions about 镕

You can say '金属在高温下镕化' (The metal melts at high temperatures).

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