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馓 is the simplified form of 饊, a phono-semantic compound that names a deep-fried dough twist or crispy noodle snack. The left component, the food radical 饣 (derived from traditional 食), indicates that the character belongs to the domain of food. The right component, 散 (sǎn), supplies the pronunciation and likely references the scattered strands of the fried dough. Thus, a general food radical and a phonetic element come together to form a precise term for a local delicacy.
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