混合

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: In 混合 (こんごう), mixing 混 and combining 合 join to denote mixture or mixing.
• Basic usage: 混合 can denote combining two or more substances or elements, or the resulting mixed state.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Mixing process and mixed state
  • The object and following noun around 混合して or 混合した distinguish process from result.