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羮 is a historical variant of the standard character 羹. It is an ideogrammatic compound consisting of 羔 (lamb or young sheep) placed above 美 (beautiful or delicious). This arrangement captures an ancient Chinese culinary tradition: a thick, savory broth made by boiling meat, particularly lamb or mutton, until it reaches a rich consistency. The pairing of lamb with the concept of deliciousness signals the high cultural value placed on the meat, the character's meaning evolving from the physical ingredients to the final dish.
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