zing1 hei3蒸汽
Jyutpingzing1 hei3
Yalejīng hei
Definition
Steam; water in its gaseous state.
neutralnaturedaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to water vapor in a gaseous state, often associated with cooking or industrial processes. While technically accurate, it is less common in casual conversation than simply describing the action of something steaming, such as using 噴煙 or 冒煙 to describe the visual effect of steam rising.
Examples
The pot is spraying out a lot of steam.
Be careful, the steam is very hot.
Related words
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
