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餐 is a phono-semantic compound with the food radical 食 at its base, which anchors its meaning in eating and consumption, while the upper part serves as a phonetic component. It primarily denotes the act of eating and also functions as a noun for a meal or portion of food. Over time, 餐 has become a standard term in culinary contexts, used as a classifier for meals, forming compounds for restaurants, and formally designating daily meals like breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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我每天吃早餐。
午餐我们吃面条。
晚上我们去餐厅吃饭。
这家餐厅的餐具很干净。
快餐通常不太健康。
周末我们喜欢聚餐。
餐饮行业竞争很激烈。
他负责安排公司的午餐会议。