COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 蒸 is built
Traditional etymology note: Steam 烝 provides the meaning and sound
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How to Write 蒸 (zhēng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to evaporate
zhēngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 13 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhēng
蒸
to evaporate
Common words
zhēng fā
蒸发
to evaporate; evaporation
zhēng
蒸
to evaporate; (of cooking) to steam; torch made from hemp stalks or bamboo (old); finely chopped firewood (old)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
蒸
蒸
蒸
蒸
蒸
蒸
蒸
蒸
LEARNING TIP
Remember 蒸
Say “zhēng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 13 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 蒸
Common words and phrases
zhēng fā
to evaporate; evaporation
zhēng
to evaporate; (of cooking) to steam; torch made from hemp stalks or bamboo (old); finely chopped firewood (old)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“蒸”。
Zhège zì shì “zhēng”.
This character is “蒸”.
我正在学习“蒸”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhēng” zì.
I am learning the character “蒸”.
请写一遍“蒸”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhēng”.
Please write “蒸” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 蒸?
蒸 is written with 13 strokes.
What does 蒸 (zhēng) mean?
蒸 (zhēng) means to evaporate.
What is the radical of 蒸?
The radical of 蒸 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.