合成

• Pinyin: hé chéng
• Hanzi breakdown: 合 = to combine; 成 = to become/form

Meaning

To synthesize; to compose; synthetic. Creating by combining elements.

Used in chemistry (chemical synthesis), technology (compositing), music (composition), and materials science. Implies artificial creation from components.

Examples

1. 这种药物是由多种成分合成的。 This medicine is synthesized from multiple components.
2. 我用软件把几张照片合成了一张。 I used software to composite several photos into one.
3. 合成纤维比天然纤维更耐用。 Synthetic fibers are more durable than natural fibers.

Usage Guide

Context: chemistry, technology, materials, science

Tone: technical

Do Say

• 这是合成材料。(This is synthetic material.)
• 蛋白质可以人工合成。(Proteins can be artificially synthesized.)

Don't Say

• 合成一个团队 (合成 is for physical/chemical synthesis — use 组成 or 组建 for forming teams)

Origin & History

Compound of 合 (to combine) + 成 (to form, become), meaning to form by combining.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal