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姜 (jiāng) combines 羊 (yáng, "sheep") above the semantic radical 女 (nǚ, "woman"), reflecting pastoral origins in its early ideographic form. It is one of the oldest Chinese surnames, tracing back to an ancient clan near the Jiang River known for sheep-herding. While its primary meaning remains this prominent family name, the character also serves as the simplified form for 薑, the distinct character for ginger, merging a botanical term with a historical surname for writing efficiency.
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我在汤里放了姜。
喝姜茶可以暖身。
姜是一种常见的调料。
这道菜需要姜和蒜。
姜的味道有点辛辣。
姜先生是位老师。
姜的药用价值很高。
姜维是三国时期的名将。