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The character "辣" is structured with the radical "辛" on the left, conveying the concept of pungency, and the component "束" on the right, which functions as a phonetic indicator. Its etymology centers on describing acrid or burning tastes, originally linked to indigenous pungent ingredients before incorporating the heat from chili peppers following their introduction. Over time, the meaning extended beyond taste to metaphorically characterize sharp sensations or personalities, as evidenced in compounds denoting physical spice or assertive traits. The character's form has not been subject to simplification, and its components continue to reflect its core association with intense flavor and figurative intensity.
Example Sentences Hide
这道菜很辣。
这个辣椒非常辣。
我喜欢吃辣的食物。
他做菜时总是加辣椒。
这种辣味让我受不了。
我被辣得直喝冰水。
吃辣的食物对身体有益。
虽然辣味很刺激，但是很多人都喜欢。