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The character 糁 (traditional: 糝) is a noun for rice gruel, porridge, or scattered grains and meal. The traditional form is a phono-semantic compound: the rice radical 米 on the left signals its association with grains and food, while 參 (cān) on the right hints at the pronunciation. The simplified character replaces the complex 參 with 参, reducing its structure without altering the sound or culinary meaning. It frequently appears in food contexts to describe the texture of mixed grains or the act of sprinkling powdered ingredients.
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