Definitions
food; white cooked rice
Etymology
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粮 is a phono-semantic compound. The semantic radical 米 (rice) on the left indicates its connection to staple grains, while the component 長 on the right provides the phonetic element. The character means provisions or rations, essential food supplies for daily sustenance, especially for travelers or groups. The grain radical roots the meaning in agricultural staples that formed the basis of the historical diet. Pairing this with 長, which also means 'long,' conveys the need to accumulate sufficient stores to sustain people over extended periods or distances.
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