How to Say ‘Steamed’ in Simplified Chinese
清蒸
qīng zhēng
[qīngzhēng]
💬 Usage Tip: 清蒸 (qīng zhēng) appears on menus before a dish name, as in 清蒸鱼 "steamed fish". It is a handy word to look for when ordering a lighter meal.
Phrase Breakdown
清蒸
qīng zhēng
[qīngzhēng]
to steam plainly
A cooking method: steaming food with light seasoning and little oil.
我最喜欢吃清蒸鱼。
I like plain steamed fish the most.
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