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The character "酵", representing fermentation, is constructed from the semantic component 酉, an ancient vessel and radical associated with wine and brewing, combined with 孝, which primarily serves as a phonetic indicator. Its traditional form retains this identical structure. Originally and specifically denoting the leavening agent for alcohol production, the character's application broadened over centuries to encompass the general biochemical process of fermentation, extending to bread, pickles, and other transformed organic substances. This semantic expansion reflects a shift from a concrete, artisanal term to a more abstract scientific concept, while its written form has remained consistent in its compositional logic linking the action to the domain of fermented liquids.
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面团正在发酵。
酵母用于制作面包。
酸奶是通过发酵制成的。
发酵过程需要适宜的温度。
这种酒经过长期发酵。
科学家研究了发酵的原理。
发酵食品对健康有益。
在厌氧条件下，发酵会产生酒精。