Definitions
(verb)
to steam (food)
(verb)
to evaporate
Etymology
Steam 烝 provides the meaning and sound
About
The character "蒸" is structurally composed of the grass radical "艹" positioned above the component "烝", which inherently relates to steaming and heat due to its incorporated fire element. Etymologically, it first denoted twisted hemp stalks that served as fuel or animal fodder, a meaning derived from its grass component. Over time, the character's primary meaning shifted to the culinary process of steaming, where food is cooked by vapor from boiling water, and by extension, to any instance of vapor rising or evaporating, thus incorporating the semantic influence of the "烝" component.
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Example Sentences Hide
我在蒸米饭。
蒸鱼很健康。
早上我蒸了馒头。
蒸汽从锅里冒出来。
妈妈用蒸锅蒸包子。
蒸食物能保留更多营养。
如果你想吃清淡的，可以蒸蔬菜。
现代科技利用蒸汽发电。