Definitions
(verb)
to steam (food)
(verb)
to evaporate
Etymology
Steam 烝 provides the meaning and sound
About
The character "蒸" structurally integrates the grass radical "艹" with the component "烝", which historically contributed both sound and meaning, initially denoting hemp stalks or similar fibrous materials used as fuel. Its semantic focus gradually shifted from the combustible material itself to the action of steaming, driven by the associative qualities of heat and rising vapor inherent in "烝". This transition from a concrete noun to a verb reflects an adaptation in usage, with the character now principally conveying the method of cooking by steam or describing natural processes such as evaporation.
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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。