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The character "酵" is structured with the semantic radical 酉, linking it to wine or alcohol, and the phonetic component 孝, which historically guided its pronunciation. Its etymology is tied to fermentation processes, originally specifying the leaven or yeast used in brewing alcoholic beverages. Over centuries, its meaning extended beyond alcohol production to encompass general biological fermentation, including processes in food preparation and biochemistry. The character's form has consistently combined these components, with 酉 providing thematic relevance to fermentation and 孝 serving as a phonetic element, though the modern pronunciation has diverged from its earlier phonetic basis.
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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。