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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
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钅Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 镕
Memory Mnemonic
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.
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.
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.
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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Cultural Notes for 镕
🏮Cultural insight
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.
Word Family of 镕
Words Containing This Character2
镕róngto smelt鎔
朱镕基Zhu Rongji (1928-), PRC politician, premier 1998-2003朱鎔基
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What does 镕 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 镕
You can say '金属在高温下镕化' (The metal melts at high temperatures).
镕 is a variant of 熔, which is more commonly used. Both mean 'to melt,' but 镕 is often seen in more formal or industrial contexts.
No, 镕 is typically used in specialized fields such as metallurgy and is not common in everyday speech.
