zhēng

Translation

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

Synonyms

Examples

  • 水沸腾后变为汽。
    Water turns into steam when it is boiled.
  • 当水被加热时,水汽发。
    Water evaporates when it is heated.
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