How to Say ‘Steamed’ in Simplified Chinese
蒸
💬 Usage Tip: [蒸] refers to cooking with steam, a technique that retains flavors and nutrients.
🇨🇳 In China: Steaming is vital in Chinese kitchens; dim sum is a famous category of steamed dishes.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
蒸
[zhēng]
steam
To cook food using steam.
我们喜欢蒸食物，如蒸鱼。
We like to steam food, such as steamed fish.
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