zhēng ㄓㄥ zing1 HSK 7-9 流利級 · Level 5

  • to evaporate
  • (of cooking) to steam
  • torch made from hemp stalks or bamboo (old)
  • finely chopped firewood (old)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 蒸 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 生意蒸蒸日上 Business is booming in Algeria.
  • 沸水蒸发成气体。 Boiling water evaporates and turns into a gas.
  • 水沸腾后变为蒸汽。 Water turns into steam when it is boiled.
  • 當水被加熱時,水汽蒸發。 Water evaporates when it is heated.
  • 你知道这附近哪里有汗蒸房吗? Do you know if there's a steam room anywhere around here?

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