jung4融
Jyutpingjung4
Yaleyùhng
Definition
To blend, integrate, or merge; to melt or thaw.
- to blend, integrate, merge, or become one
- to melt or thaw
neutraldaily actionspeople
How it's used
Focus on the sense of blending or merging into a larger whole rather than just physical melting. When used in social contexts, it implies becoming part of a group or culture seamlessly. It is often paired with 埋 to emphasize the completion of the integration process.
Examples
He integrated into this social circle very quickly.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 溶, which specifically refers to the physical process of a solid turning into a liquid. While they share similar sounds and related concepts, 融 is for abstract integration or harmony, whereas 溶 is for physical dissolution.
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