Meaning
熔 means to melt or fuse something, typically metal or other solid materials, through the application of high heat. It specifically refers to the process of turning a solid into liquid through heating, often used in industrial, metallurgical, or scientific contexts.
Usage
熔 is commonly used in technical and scientific contexts, particularly when discussing metallurgy, welding, or volcanic activity. It often appears in compounds like 熔化 (to melt), 熔岩 (lava), and 熔炉 (furnace). While 融 (also róng) can also mean 'to melt,' 熔 specifically emphasizes the melting of metals or materials through intense heat.
Examples
- 01金属在高温下会熔化。.Metal will melt under high temperature.
- 02火山爆发时,熔岩从山顶流出。, .When the volcano erupts, lava flows out from the peak.
Common collocations
- 熔化to melt
- 熔岩lava
- 熔炉furnace, smelting furnace
- 熔点melting point
Antonyms
Origin
The character 熔 is composed of the fire radical 火 (huǒ) on the left and 容 (róng, meaning 'to contain' or 'to hold') on the right. The fire radical indicates the involvement of heat, while 容 provides the phonetic component and suggests the idea of something being contained or transformed.