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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
融róngto meltHSK 7, vn, 16 strokes, radical 鬲, rank #12761, Very Hard
融róngto thawHSK 7, vn, 16 strokes, radical 鬲, rank #12761, Very Hard
融róngto blendHSK 7, vn, 16 strokes, radical 鬲, rank #12761, Very Hard
融róngto mergeHSK 7, vn, 16 strokes, radical 鬲, rank #12761, Very Hard
融róngto be in harmonyHSK 7, vn, 16 strokes, radical 鬲, rank #12761, Very Hard
融róngto melt, to fuse; to blend, to harmonizeHSK 7, vn, 16 strokes, radical 鬲, rank #12761, Very Hard
融róngold variant of 融[róng]HSK 7, vn, 16 strokes, radical 鬲, rank #12761, Very Hard
róng(rong2)rong T2
  1. 1to melt
  2. 2to thaw
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March 24, 2026

融róng(rong2)

The character 融 (róng) embodies the concepts of melting, blending, and merging. It is commonly used in contexts involving physical processes, such as ice melting, as well as metaphorical uses like the blending of cultures or ideas. The nuance of harmony is also present, indicating a smooth integration or cooperation between different elements.

Strokes16Radical鬲Frequency#12761DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

融 is often associated with traditional Chinese concepts of harmony, which are deeply rooted in Confucian philosophy. This reflects the importance placed on social cohesion and the blending of different societal elements in Chinese culture.

Memory tip

Imagine a pot of ice cubes (representing coldness) in a warm room, slowly melting into water (融). The character has a top part resembling the water flowing down (氵) and a bottom part that can remind you of the melting process (融). This visual helps link the sound 'róng' with the idea of elements coming together harmoniously.

Meanings of 融

róng(rong2)
1to melt
2to thaw
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About 融

融Simplified
16Strokes
鬲Radical
名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#12761Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

融 (róng) vs 混 (hùn): Use 融 for a sense of harmonious blending or merging, while 混 implies a more chaotic mixing without the nuance of smooth integration.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the context in which you use 融, as it can be both physical (like melting ice) and abstract (like merging ideas). A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings, such as 荣 (róng - honor). It's mostly used in both formal and informal contexts.

HSK Study Tips

Although 融 is not specifically listed in HSK levels, it is relevant for learners at HSK 4 and above who are dealing with more complex vocabulary. Focus on its usage in phrases related to integration and harmony, as this will deepen your understanding of both the character and the broader themes in Chinese language.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 融 with similar characters like 荣 (róng - honor) due to the similarity in pronunciation. For example, saying '我想荣入这个团队' instead of '我想融入这个团队' is incorrect; the correct term is '融入' (róngrù - to integrate).

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Etymology of 融

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

cauldron

Semantic (meaning)鬲
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Phonetic (sound)虫
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Origin

融 = 鬲 + 虫. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 融

IDS Structure⿰鬲虫
融Full character
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鬲Ge2
left
虫chong2
right
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Parts

Which of these is part of 融?

How to say to melt in Chinese

“to melt” in Chinese is融róng

The character 融 (róng) embodies the concepts of melting, blending, and merging. It is commonly used in contexts involving physical processes, such as ice melting, as well as metaphorical uses like the blending of cultures or ideas. The nuance of harmony is also present, indicating a smooth integration or cooperation between different elements.

When to use 融

Be mindful of the context in which you use 融, as it can be both physical (like melting ice) and abstract (like merging ideas). A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings, such as 荣 (róng - honor). It's mostly used in both formal and informal contexts.

融 or something close to it

融 (róng) vs 混 (hùn): Use 融 for a sense of harmonious blending or merging, while 混 implies a more chaotic mixing without the nuance of smooth integration.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 融 with similar characters like 荣 (róng - honor) due to the similarity in pronunciation. For example, saying '我想荣入这个团队' instead of '我想融入这个团队' is incorrect; the correct term is '融入' (róngrù - to integrate).

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Grammar patterns of 融

融 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 7 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.

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你____入到音乐、灯光以及身边的人群中。

You get into the music, the lights and the people around you.

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你融入到音乐、灯光以及身边的人群中。

nǐ róngrù dào yīnyuè、 dēngguāng yǐjí shēnbiān de rénqún zhōng。

You get into the music, the lights and the people around you.
2
这势必让我更加下定决心融入周围环境。

zhè shìbì ràng wǒ gèngjiā xià dìng juéxīn róngrù zhōuwéi huánjìng。

It must have reinforced my determination to blend into my surroundings.
3
这款汽车巧妙地将经典式样融入到流线型的现代设计中。

zhè kuǎn qìchē qiǎomiào dì jiāng jīngdiǎn shì yàng róngrù dào liú xiàn xíng de xiàndài shèjì zhōng。

The car neatly blends classic styling into a smooth modern package.
4
在20世纪80年代,世界金融体系变得更加开放。

zài20 shìjì80 niándài, shìjiè jīnróng tǐxì biàn de gèngjiā kāifàng。

During the 1980s the world's financial systems became more open.
5
她和孩子们打交道很有一手,相处得十分融洽。

tā hé háizi men dǎjiāodao hěn yǒu yìshǒu, xiāngchǔ de shífēn róngqià。

She was great with the children and fitted in beautifully.
6
她觉得自己可以很好地融入进来。

tā juéde zìjǐ kěyǐ hěn hǎo dì róngrù jìnlái。

She felt she would blend in nicely.
7
表演过后会在客厅举行气氛融洽的聚会。

biǎoyǎn guòhòu huì zài kètīng jǔxíng qìfēn róngqià de jùhuì。

Following the performances there were chummy gatherings in the drawing room.
8
他一家人试图融入白人和西班牙裔社区。

tā yījiārén shìtú róngrù bái rén hé xī bān yá yì shèqū。

His family tried to assimilate into the white and Hispanic communities.
9
我们正努力在这些团体和金融机构之间建立联系。

wǒmen zhèng nǔlì zài zhèxiē tuántǐ hé jīnróng jīgòu zhījiān jiànlì liánxì。

We're trying to establish linkages between these groups and financial institutions.
10
两家公司在金融市场有非常大的影响力。

liǎng jiā gōngsī zài jīnróng shìchǎng yǒu fēicháng dà de yǐngxiǎng lì。

The two firms wield enormous clout in financial markets.

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Word Family of 融

Compounds2
曧róng
瀜róng
Words containing this character20
金融jīnróngbanking
融入róngrùto blend into
融合rónghéa mixture
融化rónghuàto melt
融róngto melt
融资róngzīfinancing融資
融洽róngqiàharmonious
融为一体róngwéiyìtǐto fuse together (idiom)融為一體
通融tōngróngflexible
金融市场jīnróngshìchǎngfinancial market金融市場
金融业jīnróngyèfinancial sector金融業
交融jiāoróngto blend
消融xiāoróngto melt (e.g. an icecap)
其乐融融qílèróngróng(of relations) joyous and harmonious其樂融融
金融界jīnróngjièbanking circles
金融家jīnróngjiāfinancier
融通róngtōngto circulate
融融róngrónghappy
熔融róngróngto melt
融会贯通rónghuìguàntōngto master the subject via a comprehensive study of surrounding areas融會貫通
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Frequently asked questions about 融

Common phrases include '融入' (róngrù - to integrate into) and '融洽' (róngqià - harmonious).

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