verb HSK 5
to melt · to thaw · to dissolve
Meaning
融化 means the physical process of something solid becoming liquid, typically through heating or exposure to warmth. It can describe ice melting, snow thawing, or substances dissolving. The word is also used metaphorically to describe hearts softening or tensions easing.
Usage
Commonly used in both literal contexts (ice melting, chocolate melting) and figurative contexts (melting someone's heart, resolving conflicts). In spoken Mandarin, 化 can sometimes be dropped in casual speech, leaving just 融. The word has a slightly formal or literary feel compared to the simpler 化.
Examples
- 01春天来了，雪开始融化了。, .Spring has arrived, and the snow has started to melt.
- 02她的笑容融化了我的心。.Her smile melted my heart.
Characters
Common collocations
- 冰雪融化ice and snow melt
- 融化人心to melt people's hearts
- 慢慢融化to gradually melt
- 被融化to be melted
Antonyms
Origin
融 originally depicted the harmonious blending of elements, while 化 means transformation. Together they emphasize the transformation from solid to liquid state.