Meaning
凝固 describes the process of a liquid becoming solid, typically through cooling or a chemical reaction. It can refer to water freezing, blood clotting, wax hardening, or any substance transitioning from liquid to solid state. The word carries a scientific or formal tone and is commonly used in chemistry, physics, and medical contexts.
Usage
This is a moderately formal term used in scientific, technical, and medical contexts. In everyday speech, simpler words like 冻住 (dòng zhù) might be preferred for freezing. 凝固 often appears in written Chinese and academic discussions about phase transitions, blood coagulation, or material properties.
Examples
- 01水在零度时会凝固成冰。.Water solidifies into ice at zero degrees.
- 02伤口流出的血很快就凝固了。.The blood flowing from the wound quickly coagulated.
Characters
Common collocations
- 凝固点freezing point
- 血液凝固blood coagulation
- 凝固剂coagulant, solidifying agent
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to the concept of becoming firm or stable. 凝 originally depicted ice forming, while 固 represents something enclosed and stable, together expressing the transition to a solid state.