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The character 酱 is a phono-semantic compound, with the upper component 将 (傳統為將) providing the phonetic cue, and the lower radical 酉 providing the semantic category. 酉 represents an ancient brewing vessel, placing the word within the domain of fermentation and food processing. It refers to the thick, fermented condiments, pastes, and sauces essential in cooking. This meaning derives from the ancient practice of preserving meats, soybeans, or wheat through fermentation, and it forms the basis for modern terms like soy sauce (酱油), peanut butter (花生酱), and fruit jam (果酱).
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我喜欢吃果酱。
酱油在桌子上。
他做菜用了很多酱料。
酱菜很好吃。
豆瓣酱是川菜的重要调料。
妈妈用酱牛肉做了美味的晚餐。
如果你不喜欢辣酱，可以换成甜酱。
这种特制的酱汁融合了多种香料，味道非常独特。