混合 (hùn hé) is a general, neutral verb meaning 'to mix' or 'to blend' — it can be used for physical mixtures (e.g., liquids, powders) or abstract combinations (e.g., music styles). Unlike 融合 (róng hé), which implies a harmonious fusion, or 调和 (tiáo hé), which suggests balancing or reconciling, 混合 simply describes combining without a specific result. It is also more common than 搀 (chān), which often implies diluting or adulterating.