熷 (zēng) - Zèng — to steam or heat food using & a method of cooking.

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熷 · zēng

Zèng — to steam or heat food using fire or steam;

a method of cooking.

Zèng — to steam or heat food usinga method of cooking.

Usage highlights

steam fishsteam bunssteam until cookedsteaming methodsteam meatsteam vegetables

Synonyms

  • 蒸— to steam (more common character)

Antonyms

  • 烤— to bake/roast
  • 炸— to fry

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He steamed the fish (熷鱼).
  • The recipe calls for steaming the buns (熷包子).
  • This dish is best when steamed (熷熟).

Collocations

  • steam fish(熷鱼)
  • steam buns(熷包子)
  • steam until cooked(熷熟)
  • steaming method(熷法)
  • steam meat(熷肉)
  • steam vegetables(熷菜)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Refers to a traditional Chinese cooking technique using steam.
  • Associated with healthy cooking methods in Chinese culinary culture.

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