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蒸发 (zhēngfā) vs 蒸汽 (zhēngqì) — use 蒸发 for the process of liquid turning into vapor, while 蒸汽 refers specifically to the vapor itself.
Learners often confuse 蒸发 with similar terms like 蒸 (to steam) and 沸腾 (to boil), which describe different processes involving heat. It's primarily used in formal or scientific contexts, so be cautious when using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include '水的蒸发' (the evaporation of water) and '蒸发速度' (evaporation rate).
As an HSK Level 6 word, 蒸发 connects to other scientific vocabulary, broadening your understanding of natural phenomena. Focus on using it in sentences that describe processes in nature, as well as in conjunction with related terms like 温度 (temperature) and 气体 (gas).
A common mistake is using 蒸发 with food items that are cooked using liquid, such as saying '蒸发米饭' (evaporate rice), which should be '蒸饭' (steam rice). Another mistake is confusing it with the term 沸腾 (boiling), as in '水蒸发在沸腾时' (water evaporates when boiling), which is not accurate since 蒸发 occurs before boiling.
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How to say to evaporate in Chinese
“to evaporate” in Chinese is蒸发
蒸发 (zhēngfā) refers to the process of a liquid turning into vapor or gas, commonly used in scientific contexts related to chemistry and physics. It describes how heat causes liquid molecules to gain energy and escape into the air, resulting in a change of state. This term is frequently used in discussions about weather, cooking, and industrial processes.
When to use 蒸发
Learners often confuse 蒸发 with similar terms like 蒸 (to steam) and 沸腾 (to boil), which describe different processes involving heat. It's primarily used in formal or scientific contexts, so be cautious when using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include '水的蒸发' (the evaporation of water) and '蒸发速度' (evaporation rate).
蒸发 or something close to it
蒸发 (zhēngfā) vs 蒸汽 (zhēngqì) — use 蒸发 for the process of liquid turning into vapor, while 蒸汽 refers specifically to the vapor itself.
What learners get wrong
A common mistake is using 蒸发 with food items that are cooked using liquid, such as saying '蒸发米饭' (evaporate rice), which should be '蒸饭' (steam rice). Another mistake is confusing it with the term 沸腾 (boiling), as in '水蒸发在沸腾时' (water evaporates when boiling), which is not accurate since 蒸发 occurs before boiling.
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Grammar Patterns of 蒸发
蒸发 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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向它喷射冷空气可以使水____。
Blasting cold air over it makes the water evaporate.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 蒸发
蒸发 refers to evaporation, where liquid turns into gas, while 蒸 means to steam, a cooking method that uses water vapor.
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