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March 24, 2026
烊yáng(yang2)
The character 烊 (yáng) primarily means 'to smelt' or 'to melt,' referring to the process of heating a substance until it becomes liquid. It can also imply the closing of a business or establishment for the night, suggesting a transition from activity to rest. In both contexts, it conveys a sense of transformation or change in state.
Strokes10Radical火Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of smelting is tied to traditional metalworking practices, which have a long history in the region, particularly in the creation of tools and art. Smelting also reflects the importance of craftsmanship and innovation in Chinese society.
Memory Tip
Imagine a molten metal in a forge that 'yángs' (sounds like 'yang') as it melts and flows. The character 烊 looks like a pot (火, fire) melting something inside, creating a vivid image of transformation.
Meanings of 烊
yáng(yang2)
1to smelt; to close for the night
2molten
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烊Simplified
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火Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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熔 (róng) - use 烊 (yáng) when referring specifically to melting, while 熔 (róng) is more about the process of fusion or melting of metals.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a molten metal in a forge that 'yángs' (sounds like 'yang') as it melts and flows. The character 烊 looks like a pot (火, fire) melting something inside, creating a vivid image of transformation.
Usage Notes
This character is less commonly used in everyday conversation, but it is important in specific contexts like metallurgy. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; 烊 has a unique tone that should be practiced. It is often used in formal contexts related to industrial processes.
HSK Study Tips
Although 烊 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding its meaning can enhance comprehension in discussions about manufacturing or cooking. Students should focus on its pronunciation and how it connects to the concept of heat and change, which is relevant in higher-level vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of smelting is tied to traditional metalworking practices, which have a long history in the region, particularly in the creation of tools and art. Smelting also reflects the importance of craftsmanship and innovation in Chinese society.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 烊 with similar characters like 杨 (yáng), which means 'poplar tree.' For example, saying '我想烊这个树' (I want to melt this tree) is incorrect; the correct usage would not include 烊 in this context.
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Cultural Notes for 烊
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In Chinese culture, the concept of smelting is tied to traditional metalworking practices, which have a long history in the region, particularly in the creation of tools and art. Smelting also reflects the importance of craftsmanship and innovation in Chinese society.
Word Family of 烊
Words Containing This Character2
打烊also pr. [dǎyáng]
烊yángmolten
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 烊
In everyday language, 烊 typically refers to the process of melting or smelting substances, but it is not commonly used in casual conversation.
The correct pronunciation is 'yáng,' with a rising tone. Practice by saying it with a light, upward inflection.
Yes, 烊 can be used in cooking when referring to melting ingredients like chocolate or butter.
