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The character 肴 combines 爻 (yáo) on top as a phonetic indicator and 月 at the bottom, which is the meat radical, a reduced form of 肉, conveying the meaning. In its original sense, it referred to cooked meats and rich, savory dishes, especially those served during feasts, banquets, or sacrificial ceremonies. Initially, it was applied to meat and fish dishes, distinguishing them from grain-based staple foods. Over time, however, its usage expanded in culinary contexts to include any fine food, delicacies, or side dishes meant to be enjoyed with alcohol, and it is frequently seen in the common compound 佳肴 (literally 'fine food'), used to denote exquisite meals.
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这些菜肴很美味。
我喜欢吃中国菜肴。
他点了酒肴来招待客人。
宴席上的佳肴让人难忘。
这家餐厅的肴馔非常精致。
节日里，我们准备了许多美味肴馔。
尽管食材简单，她也能烹制出可口佳肴。
在漫长的历史中，中国菜肴发展出了多种菜系。
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