蒸 笼

zhēng lóngdictionary entry

steamer basket (e.g. for dim sum)

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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

蒸籠蒸笼 [zheng1 long2] /steamer basket (e.g. for dim sum)/

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Other forms in these source records: 蒸籠

蒸
zhēng
to evaporate / (of cooking) to steam / torch made from hemp stalks or bamboo (old) / finely chopped firewood (old)
笼
lóng
enclosing frame made of bamboo, wire etc / cage / basket / steamer basket
lǒng
to envelop / to cover / (used in 籠子|笼子[lǒng zi]) large box / Taiwan pr. [lóng]

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