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March 24, 2026
溶róng(rong2)
The character 溶 (róng) means 'to dissolve' or 'to melt.' It is commonly used in contexts involving liquids, such as when talking about substances dissolving in water or ice melting. The nuance often implies a smooth transition from a solid to a liquid state.
Strokes13Radical氵Frequency#12796DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese cooking, the concept of dissolution is vital; for example, when preparing traditional dishes, knowing how to properly dissolve ingredients like sugar or salt is crucial for flavor balance. This character also appears frequently in discussions about herbal medicines, where the dissolution of components into liquids is a common topic.
Memory Tip
Imagine a big ice cube (representing the solid) slowly melting into a refreshing drink (the liquid). The top of the ice cube has a wave-like pattern (the radical 水, meaning 'water'), which helps you remember that it involves a liquid state. The sound 'róng' can remind you of 'wrong' — don't let the ice stay wrong and frozen; let it dissolve!
Meanings of 溶
róng(rong2)
1to dissolve
2soluble
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About 溶
溶Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
溶 (róng) vs 融 (róng) — use 溶 for substances dissolving in liquids, and 融 for the blending or melting of substances in a more general or figurative sense.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a big ice cube (representing the solid) slowly melting into a refreshing drink (the liquid). The top of the ice cube has a wave-like pattern (the radical 水, meaning 'water'), which helps you remember that it involves a liquid state. The sound 'róng' can remind you of 'wrong' — don't let the ice stay wrong and frozen; let it dissolve!
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 溶 with similar-sounding characters like 融 (róng), which means 'to blend' or 'to fuse.' This word is generally neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it is more common in scientific or culinary discussions. Common collocations include '溶解' (róngjiě) meaning 'to dissolve' and '溶液' (róngyè) meaning 'solution.'
HSK Study Tips
Although 溶 is not assigned a specific HSK level, it connects with other HSK vocabulary related to cooking and chemistry. Students should focus on recognizing it in contexts involving changes of state in substances, which can help in both academic and practical discussions.
Cultural Note
In Chinese cooking, the concept of dissolution is vital; for example, when preparing traditional dishes, knowing how to properly dissolve ingredients like sugar or salt is crucial for flavor balance. This character also appears frequently in discussions about herbal medicines, where the dissolution of components into liquids is a common topic.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 溶 with 融, thinking they have similar meanings. For example, saying '我把盐溶了' (I dissolved the salt) is correct, while '我把盐融了' could imply blending rather than simply dissolving, which changes the meaning.
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Grammar Patterns of 溶
溶 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). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
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____液里的维生素比固体食物里的维生素受到的影响更大。
Vitamins in solution are more affected than those in solid foods.
Example Sentences for 溶 (10)
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溶液里的维生素比固体食物里的维生素受到的影响更大。
róng yè lǐ de wéi shēng sù bǐ gù tǐ shí wù lǐ de wéi shēng sù shòu dào de yǐng xiǎng gēng dà。
Vitamins in solution are more affected than those in solid foods.
The solution is degassed by alternately freezing, evacuating and thawing.
Cultural Notes for 溶
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese cooking, the concept of dissolution is vital; for example, when preparing traditional dishes, knowing how to properly dissolve ingredients like sugar or salt is crucial for flavor balance. This character also appears frequently in discussions about herbal medicines, where the dissolution of components into liquids is a common topic.
Word Family of 溶
Words Containing This Character20
溶róngsoluble
溶液solution (chemistry)
溶解róngjiěto dissolve
溶剂solvent溶劑
溶化to melt
速溶instant
可溶性solubility
岩溶karst, kind of porous limestone (geology)
溶洞karst cave
溶血hemolysis (breakdown of red blood cells leading to anemia)
溶解度solubility
溶质dissolved substance溶質
溶酶体lysosome溶酶體
溶蚀dissolving溶蝕
可溶soluble
气溶胶aerosol氣溶膠
溶解性soluble
脱溶to precipitate (solid from a solution)脫溶
溶体solution溶體
易溶soluble
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 溶
Common combinations include '溶解' (to dissolve) and '溶液' (solution).
It is pronounced as 'róng' with a rising tone, similar to how you might say 'wrong' but with a softer 'r'.
Yes, especially when discussing food, cooking, or science, but it's less common in casual conversations.
