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凝结 (níngjié) - use 凝固 for solidification processes, while 凝结 often refers to condensation or the coming together of particles.
When using 凝固, ensure you are clear about whether you refer to a physical process or a figurative state of attention. Common collocations include 凝固的水 (frozen water) and 凝固的思想 (congealed thoughts). Be mindful of the tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.
As an HSK 6 word, 凝固 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to states of matter and emotional expressions. Focus on the usage of the word in both scientific contexts and in describing mental states to enhance fluency.
Learners often confuse 凝固 with other similar words like 冷却 (lěngquè, to cool down) or 固化 (gùhuà, to harden). For instance, saying '水冷却成冰' is incorrect; you should say '水凝固成冰' (water freezes into ice).
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How to say to freeze in Chinese
“to freeze” in Chinese is凝固
凝固 (nínggù) means to freeze or solidify, commonly used in both physical and metaphorical contexts. In a physical sense, it describes the process of a liquid becoming solid, while figuratively, it can refer to someone being absorbed or captivated by something, indicating intense focus or rapt attention.
When to use 凝固
When using 凝固, ensure you are clear about whether you refer to a physical process or a figurative state of attention. Common collocations include 凝固的水 (frozen water) and 凝固的思想 (congealed thoughts). Be mindful of the tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.
凝固 or something close to it
凝结 (níngjié) - use 凝固 for solidification processes, while 凝结 often refers to condensation or the coming together of particles.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 凝固 with other similar words like 冷却 (lěngquè, to cool down) or 固化 (gùhuà, to harden). For instance, saying '水冷却成冰' is incorrect; you should say '水凝固成冰' (water freezes into ice).
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Grammar Patterns of 凝固
凝固 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 4 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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将煎蛋饼放在烤架下用文火烘烤，直到表面____。
Place the omelette under a gentle grill until the top is set.
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No, it can also be used metaphorically to describe emotional states or attention.
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