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混合 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
混合hùnhéto mixHSK 6, vn, rank #3711, Hard
混合hùnhéto blendHSK 6, vn, rank #3711, Hard
hùnhé(hun4he2) T4
  1. 1to mix
  2. 2to blend
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March 24, 2026
混合hùnhé(hun4he2)

混合 (hùn hé) means to mix or blend different substances or elements together. This term is often used in contexts such as cooking, chemistry, and even in describing mixed feelings or ideas. It conveys the idea of creating a new, unified entity from distinct components.

Frequency#3711DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese medicine, the concept of 混合 is significant as different herbs are often blended to create remedies, emphasizing balance and harmony in health.

Memory Tip

Imagine a colorful 'hungry' chef ('hun' sounds like 'hungry') mixing various ingredients in a big pot. The character 混 (hùn) resembles a water wave, suggesting fluidity and blending, while 合 (hé) represents harmony, indicating that when you mix, you create a harmonious blend.

Meanings of 混合

hùnhé(hun4he2)
1to mix
2to blend
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About 混合

混合Simplified
—Strokes
—Radical
名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#3711Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 混合

Quick Contrast

混合 (hùn hé) vs 结合 (jiéhé) — use 混合 when emphasizing the mixing of distinct substances, while 结合 focuses on the joining or combining of elements into a unified whole.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a colorful 'hungry' chef ('hun' sounds like 'hungry') mixing various ingredients in a big pot. The character 混 (hùn) resembles a water wave, suggesting fluidity and blending, while 合 (hé) represents harmony, indicating that when you mix, you create a harmonious blend.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 混合 with other mixing-related words like 搅拌 (jiǎo bàn), which implies stirring rather than simply mixing. This term is used in both formal and informal contexts, so it’s versatile; however, be mindful of using the correct tone, as the second character 合 must be pronounced with a rising tone.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 混合 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to processes and transformations. Students should focus on its application in scientific contexts and practice using it in sentences to describe mixtures or combinations.

Cultural Note

In Chinese medicine, the concept of 混合 is significant as different herbs are often blended to create remedies, emphasizing balance and harmony in health.

Common Mistakes

A common mistake is using 混合 incorrectly in contexts that require a more specific term, such as using it for stirring rather than mixing. Instead of saying '我在混合这个汤' (I am stirring this soup), it would be more accurate to say '我在搅拌这个汤'.

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Component Characters

混hùnconfused
HSK 611 strokes氵
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合gě100 ml
HSK 56 strokes口
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Grammar Patterns of 混合

混合 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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将____物拧成一段段的香肠，不要把皮弄破。

Twist the mixture into individual sausages without splitting the skins.

Example Sentences for 混合 (10)

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将混合物拧成一段段的香肠，不要把皮弄破。

jiāng hùn hé wù níng chéng yī duàn duàn de xiāng cháng， ， bù yào bǎ pí nòng。

Twist the mixture into individual sausages without splitting the skins.
2
琼斯自己是个奇特的混合体，既保守又激进。

qióng sī zì jǐ shì gè qí tè de hùn hé tǐ， ， jì bǎo shǒu yòu jī。

Jones himself was a curious mixture of ra-dicalism and conservatism.
3
将肉汁混合料调好。

jiāng ròu zhī hùn hé liào tiáo hǎo。

Prepare the gravy mixture.
4
人口中有一大部分说以法语为基础的混合语。

rén kǒu zhōng yǒu yī dà bù fēn shuō yǐ fǎ yǔ wéi jī chǔ de hùn hé yǔ。

A substantial proportion of the population speak a French-based patois.
5
陶罐在这一混合料中浸过之后就拿去烧制。

táo guàn zài zhè yī hùn hé liào zhōng jìn guò zhī hòu jiù ná qù shāo zhì。

After the pot is dipped in this mixture, it is fired.
6
通过胃部肌肉的收缩食物和流质在胃中混合。

tōng guò wèi bù jī ròu de shōu suō shí wù hé liú zhì zài wèi zhōng hùn hé。

Foods and fluids are mixed in the stomach by its muscular contractions.
7
用两把小匙将奶酪混合物塑成圆球或椭圆球形状。

yòng liǎng bǎ xiǎo chí jiāng nǎi lào hùn hé wù sù chéng yuán qiú huò tuǒ yuán qiú xíng zhuàng。

Using 2 spoons, mould the cheese mixture into small balls or ovals.
8
男女混合的舞池不安全，对女孩子尤其如此。

nán nǚ hùn hé de wǔ chí bù ān quán， ， duì nǚ hái zǐ yóu qí rú。

A mixed-sex moshpit is not a safe place, especially for girls.
9
如果提前几个小时就准备好了，混合物可能会分离开。

rú guǒ tí qián jī gè xiǎo shí jiù zhǔn bèi hǎo le， ， hùn hé wù kě néng huì fēn lí。

If prepared many hours ahead, the mixture may separate out.
10
如果使油水混合液静止不动,它们就会分隔开.

rú guǒ shǐ yóu shuǐ hùn hé yè jìng zhǐ bù dòng, , tā mén jiù huì fēn gé.

The oil and water will separate out if the mixture is left standing.

Cultural Notes for 混合

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese medicine, the concept of 混合 is significant as different herbs are often blended to create remedies, emphasizing balance and harmony in health.

Frequently Asked Questions about 混合

Yes, 混合 can be applied to both cooking and scientific discussions, making it a versatile term.