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How do you say "dissolve" in Chinese?
溶解
róng jiě
In Chinese, "dissolve" is 溶解 (róng jiě).
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Pronunciation
róng jiě comes out with "róng" pushed upward like a question (second tone), then "jiě" dipped low then curled back up (third tone).
Writing and usage
溶解 is written using hanzi. It's a verb, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
糖会溶解在茶里。
táng huì róng jiě zài chá lǐ 。
The sugar will dissolve in the tea.
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How to remember 溶解
Turn "róng jiě" into a tiny story about dissolve — the sillier the mental image, the faster it sticks.
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Questions about 溶解
How do you pronounce 溶解?
róng jiě comes out with "róng" pushed upward like a question (second tone), then "jiě" dipped low then curled back up (third tone).
Is 溶解 formal or casual?
溶解 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 溶解 used in Chinese?
溶解 is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: 糖会溶解在茶里。 (The sugar will dissolve in the tea.).
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