Common Meanings
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zhēng蒸
Refers to the rising of hot air or vapor; to steam or evaporate.
水加热后会蒸发成水蒸气。
After water is heated, it will evaporate into steam.
To heat or cook food using steam.
我妈妈会做美味的蒸饺。
My mother makes delicious steamed dumplings.
An ancient torch made from hemp stalks, bamboo, or wood.
他点燃了手中的蒸，照亮了前方的道路。
He lit the torch in his hand, illuminating the path ahead.
Small pieces of wood, often used as kindling for burning.
他们收集枯枝作蒸，用于夜间取暖
They collected dry branches as kindling for warmth during the night.