Chinese Conversation · Level 30
90 words
Chinese word
混合
Pronunciation
Pinyinhùn hé
Meaning
- verbmix
Example
杯子里的茶和牛奶混合了。bēi zi lǐ de chá hé niú nǎi hùn hé le
The tea and milk in the cup mixed.
More examples
厨师把调料和食材混合后开始烹饪。chú shī bǎ tiáo liào hé shí cái hùn hé hòu kāi shǐ pēng rèn
After mixing the seasonings and ingredients, the chef began cooking.
Core concept
An operation or state in which distinct elements are brought together until they share one combined makeup.
Common phrases
把...和...混合bǎ hé hùn hé
mix ___ and ___
混合起来hùn hé qǐ lái
mix together
在容器中混合zài róng qì zhōng hùn hé
mix in a container
Similar words
搅拌jiǎo bàn: Stirs a liquid or powder with a tool until it is evenly mixed.
混入hùn rù: Enters another substance and becomes mixed into it as an added part.
Definition in Chinese
把两个或多个成分合在一起，使彼此进入对方空间，成为混杂或统一的状态，既可作动词，也可表示混合后的性质。bǎ liǎng gè huò duō gè chéng fèn hé zài yì qǐ shǐ bí cǐ jìn rù duì fāng kōng jiān chéng wéi hùn zá huò tǒng yī de zhuàng tài jì kě zuò dòng cí yě kě biǎo shì hùn hé hòu de xìng zhì
Word origin
The word 混合 (hùnhé, "to mix; mixture") joins 混 (hùn, "mingle") and 合 (hé, "combine"), making its form reflect both mingling and coming together.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, a phrase meaning "mixed together" often sounds more natural for a finished blend, while this term is common in recipes, instructions, and technical descriptions.