炀 (yáng) - to smelt & to fuse metals

炀Tone 2

yáng ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 火

嬿一

炀 · yáng

to smelt;

to fuse metals;

to roast;

also refers to Emperor Yang of Sui (隋炀帝).

to smeltto fuse metalsto roast

Usage highlights

Smelting metalRoasting over fireEmperor Yang of SuiYangzhou

Synonyms

  • 熔— to melt; to smelt
  • 炼— to smelt; to refine

Antonyms

  • 凝— to congeal; to solidify

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient method of smelting metal (炀金).
  • He was roasting food over the fire (炀火).
  • Emperor Yang of Sui was a controversial figure (隋炀帝).

Collocations

  • Smelting metal(炀金)
  • Roasting over fire(炀火)
  • Emperor Yang of Sui(隋炀帝)
  • Yangzhou(炀州, ancient name)

Idioms

  • The extravagant reign of Emperor Yang(炀帝之奢)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with metalworking and fire processes.
  • Infamously linked to Emperor Yang of Sui, known for extravagance and tyranny.

FAQ