熔

róng
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to smelt, to fuse

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

熔 combines 火 fire with 容 róng, which supplies the sound. It first meant a mold for casting vessels. The meaning then grew to smelt or fuse.

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Homophones

容róng
to hold, to contain, to allow
融róng
to melt, to thaw, to blend, to merge
荣róng
glory, honor, thriving

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