verb / adjective HSK 5
to melt · to blend · to fuse · harmonious
Meaning
融 primarily means to melt or blend together, often used to describe physical melting (like ice) or the merging of different elements into a harmonious whole. It carries connotations of smoothness and natural integration.
Usage
Most commonly appears in compound words rather than alone. Frequently used in formal or written contexts to describe integration,融合 (integration), or in financial terms like 融资 (financing). When describing harmony or warmth in relationships, it suggests a natural, comfortable blending.
Examples
- 01春天来了，雪开始融化了。, .Spring has arrived, and the snow is starting to melt.
- 02他很快就融入了新的工作环境。.He quickly integrated into the new work environment.
Common collocations
- 融为一体to merge into one, to become integrated
- 融入to blend into, to integrate into
- 融资to raise funds, financing
- 水乳交融to blend like milk and water (perfect harmony)
Antonyms
Origin
The character combines 鬲 (a type of ancient cooking vessel) with 虫 (insect), originally depicting something melting or dissolving in heat.