Meaning
融合 describes the process of combining two or more different elements into a unified whole where distinctions become blurred or disappear. It emphasizes thorough mixing and harmonious integration, commonly used in contexts like cultural fusion, technology integration, or combining different styles.
Usage
This is a fairly formal term often used in academic, cultural, business, and technical contexts. It suggests a deeper, more complete blending than simple mixing (混合). Commonly appears in discussions about cultural exchange, technological convergence, cuisine fusion, and organizational integration.
Examples
- 01这道菜融合了中西方的烹饪技巧。.This dish fuses Chinese and Western cooking techniques.
- 02现代科技与传统文化的融合是我们面临的重要课题。.The integration of modern technology and traditional culture is an important issue we face.
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Common collocations
- 文化融合cultural fusion/integration
- 融合发展integrated development
- 融合创新innovative integration
- 相互融合to fuse with each other
Antonyms
Origin
融 originally meant 'to melt' (as in ice melting), suggesting transformation into a unified liquid state. Combined with 合 (to join), the word conveys the idea of melting together into one harmonious whole.