HSK 7, vn, 16 strokes, radical 鬲, rank #12761, Very Hard
融
róng
to thaw
HSK 7, vn, 16 strokes, radical 鬲, rank #12761, Very Hard
融
róng
to blend
HSK 7, vn, 16 strokes, radical 鬲, rank #12761, Very Hard
融
róng
to merge
HSK 7, vn, 16 strokes, radical 鬲, rank #12761, Very Hard
融
róng
to be in harmony
HSK 7, vn, 16 strokes, radical 鬲, rank #12761, Very Hard
融
róng
to melt, to fuse; to blend, to harmonize
HSK 7, vn, 16 strokes, radical 鬲, rank #12761, Very Hard
融
róng
old variant of 融[róng]
HSK 7, vn, 16 strokes, radical 鬲, rank #12761, Very Hard
róng(rong2) T2
1to melt
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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2The sound half虫 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaycauldron
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 融?
Decomposition of 融
IDS Structure⿰鬲虫
融Full Character
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鬲Ge2
left
虫chong2
right
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Which of these is a component 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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融
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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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
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.
Example Sentences for 融 (10)
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你融入到音乐、灯光以及身边的人群中。
nǐ róng rù dào yīn lè、 、 dēng guāng yǐ jí shēn biān de rén qún。
You get into the music, the lights and the people around you.
