(hàn) - Weld — to join metals or thermoplastics by

Tone 4

hàn | 11 strokes | radical:

· hàn

Weld — to join metals or thermoplastics by melting and fusing them together using heat or pressure.

Weld — to join metals or thermoplastics by

Usage highlights

WeldingWelding machineWelding rodWelding torchWelding seamSpot welding

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He welds steel beams at the construction site (焊接钢梁).
  • Arc welding requires specialized equipment (电弧焊).
  • This joint needs to be welded securely (焊接牢固).
  • She is learning welding techniques (焊接技术).

Collocations

  • Welding(焊接)
  • Welding machine(焊机)
  • Welding rod(焊条)
  • Welding torch(焊枪)
  • Welding seam(焊缝)
  • Spot welding(点焊)

Idioms

  • Welded joint(焊接接头)
  • Welding process(焊接工艺)
  • Welding quality(焊接质量)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Welding technology has been crucial in modern industrialization and construction.
  • The character combines the fire radical 火 with the phonetic component 旱, suggesting heat-related joining.
  • Welding is considered a skilled trade requiring precision and safety awareness.

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