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Chinese
zhēngqì
Meaning: steam; vapor
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

水沸騰時,白色蒸氣從鍋裡飄出,廚房很快暖和起來。
水沸腾时,白色蒸气从锅里飘出,厨房很快暖和起来。
When the water boils, white vapor drifts out of the pot, and the kitchen soon becomes warm.
湯在鍋裡不停翻騰,蒸氣充滿了廚房。
The hot soup kept roiling in the pot, and steam quickly filled the kitchen.

Usage Notes

Usually refers to the visible gas produced when water is heated or boiled. It can also be used more broadly for vapor.

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