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烩 is a phonosemantic compound: 火 'fire' indicates a cooking method, while 会 (simplified from 會) provides the sound and hints at gathering. It denotes a technique of combining ingredients in a pot with a thickened sauce or broth. The traditional form 燴 uses 會, which originally depicted a covered vessel with contents gathered inside, reinforcing the idea of a mixed stew cooked over heat.
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