HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
蒸 — to steam
- Reading
- zhēng
- Meaning
- to steam
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
蒸 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is zhēng and it means to steam. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
蒸 appears in everyday chinese words such as 蒸 (steam) and 蒸发 (evaporate, vaporization).
Chinese words containing 蒸
Frequently asked questions
What does 蒸 mean in Chinese?
蒸 means to steam in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 蒸 read?
蒸 is read zhēng. Reading it inside real words — 蒸 and 蒸发 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 蒸 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 蒸 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 蒸 in a word?
A common word containing 蒸 is 蒸 (zhēng) — "steam". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 蒸 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 蒸 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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