Senses
化 to change
to change; to transform; to convert
化 [...-ize]
Suffix appearing after nouns or adjectives that expresses a transformation into a certain state or quality, meaning "-ize" or "-ization"
化 (bound form) chemistry
(bound form) relating to chemistry, often an abbreviation for 化学
化 to melt
to melt; to dissolve; to thaw; to liquefy
化 to digest
to digest food; to dissipate phlegm; to remove or eliminate
化 to influence
To influence or guide someone through words or actions to change their ways; to teach and transform
化 to burn
To burn to ashes; to incinerate or cremate
化 to beg
(of monks or priests) to beg for alms; to solicit contributions
化 (bound form) death
(bound form) to die or pass away, often used in a religious context
化 flower
Variant of 花 , meaning "flower", "to spend", or "blurred"
化 surname
a Chinese surname
化 social customs
prevailing customs; social spirit or moral character of a place