To mix is to combine different things into a single, uniform whole.
Word in 30 Seconds
- To combine different substances into one mass.
- Used for both physical items and abstract concepts.
- Implies the act of blending or stirring together.
Overview
- 1概览：‘混合’是一个非常基础且常用的动词，核心在于‘合二为一’的过程。无论是液体、固体，还是思想、文化，只要涉及将不同的东西放在一起并搅拌均匀或融合，都可以使用这个词。2) 用法模式：常见结构为‘把A和B混合（在一起）’或‘A与B混合’。在口语中，常作为谓语动词直接描述动作过程。3) 常见语境：在烹饪中，混合食材（如混合面粉和水）；在科学实验中，混合化学试剂；在日常生活中，混合颜色或混合不同种类的音乐。4) 近义词比较：‘混合’侧重于结果的均匀；‘搅拌’侧重于动作的过程；‘掺杂’通常带有贬义，暗示加入了不纯的成分；‘融合’则更侧重于不同事物在精神或深层结构上的完美结合。
Examples
把这些颜色混合一下。
everydayMix these colors together.
我们需要将两种化学试剂混合。
formalWe need to mix the two chemical reagents.
这种音乐混合了爵士和摇滚风格。
informalThis music blends jazz and rock styles.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
混合动力
Hybrid power
混合采访区
Mixed zone (in sports)
混合双打
Mixed doubles
Often Confused With
Stirring is a physical action, while mixing is the result of combining things.
Blending/merging is often used for abstract concepts or deep cultural integration.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word '混合' is neutral and versatile. It is widely used in both scientific and casual settings. Ensure you use it for objects or abstract ideas, not people.
Common Mistakes
Beginners often confuse '混合' with '搅拌'. Remember '混合' is the state of being combined, while '搅拌' is the motion. Do not use it to mean 'to join' a group of people.
Tips
Focus on the result
When using '混合', focus on the outcome of the items becoming one. It is best used when the final state is a uniform mixture.
Avoid using for people
Do not use '混合' to describe people or social groups, as it sounds dehumanizing. Use '融合' for social integration instead.
Culinary context usage
In Chinese cooking, '混合' is often replaced by specific verbs like '搅拌' (stir) or '调和' (blend seasonings) for more precision.
Word Origin
The character '混' (hùn) implies muddy or chaotic, and '合' (hé) means to close or join. Together they describe the process of making things into a unified, albeit sometimes chaotic, state.
Cultural Context
In Chinese culture, '混合' is often associated with the concept of 'harmony' (和), where different elements work together to create a better result, especially in cooking or medicine.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Mixer' machine in the kitchen. It combines ingredients into one, just like the Chinese word '混合'.
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questions“混合”强调的是结果，即多种东西合在一起；“搅拌”强调的是动作，即用工具使物质运动从而达到混合的目的。
通常不直接说“混合性格”，我们会用“性格复杂”或“兼具两种性格特点”来表达。
它是一个中性词，既可以在日常对话中使用，也可以在学术或正式报告中描述实验过程。
Test Yourself
请把面粉和水___在一起。
根据句意，面粉和水需要合在一起，因此选混合。
Score: /1
Summary
To mix is to combine different things into a single, uniform whole.
- To combine different substances into one mass.
- Used for both physical items and abstract concepts.
- Implies the act of blending or stirring together.
Focus on the result
When using '混合', focus on the outcome of the items becoming one. It is best used when the final state is a uniform mixture.
Avoid using for people
Do not use '混合' to describe people or social groups, as it sounds dehumanizing. Use '融合' for social integration instead.
Culinary context usage
In Chinese cooking, '混合' is often replaced by specific verbs like '搅拌' (stir) or '调和' (blend seasonings) for more precision.
Examples
3 of 3把这些颜色混合一下。
Mix these colors together.
我们需要将两种化学试剂混合。
We need to mix the two chemical reagents.
这种音乐混合了爵士和摇滚风格。
This music blends jazz and rock styles.
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