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    Expressing to synthesize or to compose with 合成 (héchéng)

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    Explanation

    合成 (héchéng) is a verb meaning 'to synthesize,' 'to compose,' or 'to combine into a whole.' It is used in scientific contexts for chemical synthesis as well as in general usage for combining elements, such as compositing images or producing compounds.

    Examples

    • 这张照片是用两张图片合成的。

      Zhè zhāng zhàopiàn shì yòng liǎng zhāng túpiàn héchéng de.

      This photo was composited from two images.

    • 科学家成功合成了一种新材料。

      Kēxuéjiā chénggōng héchéng le yī zhǒng xīn cáiliào.

      Scientists successfully synthesized a new material.

    • 这首歌是用电脑合成的声音。

      Zhè shǒu gē shì yòng diànnǎo héchéng de shēngyīn.

      This song uses computer-synthesized sound.

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