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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
溶解róngjiěto dissolveHSK 7, v, 26 strokes, rank #14515, Very Hard
róngjiě(rong2jie3)rong jie T2
  1. 1to dissolve
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March 24, 2026

溶解róngjiě(rong2jie3)

The verb 溶解 (róngjiě) means to dissolve or to break down a substance into a solution. It is commonly used in both scientific contexts, such as chemistry, and everyday situations, such as dissolving sugar in water. The term conveys the idea of something solid becoming part of a liquid, often implying a complete integration.

Strokes26Frequency#14515DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of dissolving has practical applications in traditional medicine, where herbs are often dissolved in liquids for consumption. The word reflects a broader understanding of transformation and integration in daily life.

Memory tip

Imagine a solid piece of sugar (the character's left side, 溶) being placed in a cup of water (the right side, 解) and slowly disappearing. You can picture the sugar 'melting' away, just like how 'róng' sounds like 'wrong', as in 'it’s wrong to leave your sugar un-dissolved!'

Meanings of 溶解

róngjiě(rong2jie3)
1to dissolve
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溶解Simplified
26Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#14515Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

溶化 (rónghuà) vs 溶解 (róngjiě): use 溶化 when referring specifically to melting a solid into a liquid, while 溶解 emphasizes the process of a substance becoming part of a liquid.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tones; the second tone (rong2) can easily be confused with the first tone. This word is often used in scientific contexts, like chemistry, so ensure you understand the context to avoid misuse. Common collocations include '溶解度' (solubility) and '完全溶解' (completely dissolve).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 溶解 connects to other advanced vocabulary, especially in scientific contexts. Focus on using it in sentences related to science experiments or cooking processes where substances interact. Understanding related terms like '溶液' (solution) will also be beneficial.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 溶解 with 解决 (jiějué), which means to solve or resolve a problem. For example, saying '我们需要溶解这个问题' (We need to dissolve this problem) is incorrect; instead, use 解决.

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Component characters

溶róngto dissolve
13 strokes氵
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解jiěto divide
HSK 613 strokes角
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How to say to dissolve in Chinese

“to dissolve” in Chinese is溶解róngjiě

The verb 溶解 (róngjiě) means to dissolve or to break down a substance into a solution. It is commonly used in both scientific contexts, such as chemistry, and everyday situations, such as dissolving sugar in water. The term conveys the idea of something solid becoming part of a liquid, often implying a complete integration.

When to use 溶解

Be cautious with the tones; the second tone (rong2) can easily be confused with the first tone. This word is often used in scientific contexts, like chemistry, so ensure you understand the context to avoid misuse. Common collocations include '溶解度' (solubility) and '完全溶解' (completely dissolve).

溶解 or something close to it

溶化 (rónghuà) vs 溶解 (róngjiě): use 溶化 when referring specifically to melting a solid into a liquid, while 溶解 emphasizes the process of a substance becoming part of a liquid.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 溶解 with 解决 (jiějué), which means to solve or resolve a problem. For example, saying '我们需要溶解这个问题' (We need to dissolve this problem) is incorrect; instead, use 解决.

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Grammar patterns of 溶解

溶解 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. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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先将糖稍稍加热,以使其____得更快些。

Warm the sugar slightly first to make it dissolve quicker.

Example sentences for 溶解 (3)

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先将糖稍稍加热,以使其溶解得更快些。

xiān jiāng táng shāoshāo jiārè, yǐ shǐ qí róngjiě de gèng kuài xiē。

Warm the sugar slightly first to make it dissolve quicker.
2
学生们观察了糖在茶中的溶解.

xuéshēng men guānchá le táng zài chá zhōng de róngjiě.

Students observed the solution of sugar in tea.
3
盐和糖都容易溶解于水.

yán hé táng dōu róngyì róngjiě yú shuǐ.

Both salt and sugar dissolve easily in water.

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You can say, '盐在水中溶解' (Salt dissolves in water).

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