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The character 熘 is a phono-semantic compound: the fire radical 火 on the left side signals its semantic link to heat and cooking, while the component 留 on the right provides the phonetic value. It names a specific Chinese cooking technique where ingredients are quickly fried and then coated in a thickened, starch-based sauce. The character's meaning is strictly limited to this culinary technique and the dishes that result, lacking any metaphorical extensions.
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