蒸
evaporate; steam cook; rise
Meanings
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to evaporate; to vaporize
Refers to liquid turning into water vapor at a temperature below its boiling point, or the process of water turning into vapor.
The water in the pot is evaporating right now.
On hot summer days, standing water on the road evaporates quickly.
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Evaporated water vapor forms clouds.
Sweat evaporation helps the human body cool down.
Alcohol evaporates quickly when exposed to air.
verb
to steam cook; to heat via steam
Commonly used for cooking staple foods like buns, rice, or leftover meals. Can also be used for reheating prepared food.
Mom steamed buns for breakfast today.
Reheat the leftover rice by steaming it before eating.
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We use a steamer to cook corn by steaming.
Steamed dumplings are a common delicacy in northern China.
The steamed pumpkin cake Grandma made is soft, glutinous, fragrant and sweet.