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How do you say "melt" in Chinese?
融化
róng huà
In Chinese, "melt" is 融化 (róng huà).
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Pronunciation
róng huà is voiced with "róng" pushed upward like a question (second tone), then "huà" snapped down sharply (fourth tone).
Writing and usage
融化 is written using hanzi. It's a verb, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
冰层在阳光下开始融化。
bīng céng zài yáng guāng xià kāi shǐ róng huà 。
The ice began to melt in the sun.
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How to remember 融化
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Questions about 融化
How do you pronounce 融化?
róng huà is voiced with "róng" pushed upward like a question (second tone), then "huà" snapped down sharply (fourth tone).
Is 融化 formal or casual?
融化 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 融化 used in Chinese?
融化 is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: 冰层在阳光下开始融化。 (The ice began to melt in the sun.).
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