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酱 is a phono-semantic compound: the phonetic element 将 (simplified from 將) provides the sound, and the semantic element 酉, an ancient wine vessel, signals the domain of fermentation, brewing, and food processing. It denotes thick, fermented condiments, savory pastes, sauces, and jams, originating from early preservation of meats, soybeans, and wheat. The character forms the root of many modern culinary terms, such as soy sauce, peanut butter, and fruit jam.
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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。
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