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The character 鲍 is a phono-semantic compound, with the fish radical 鱼 (yú) on the left providing its semantic category related to aquatic life, and the component 包 (bāo) on the right supplying the phonetic pronunciation. Its traditional form is 鮮, using the unsimplified radical 魚. Originally, 鲍 referred in ancient texts to salted or pickled fish, a preservation method known for producing a strong odor. Over time, its primary meaning shifted, and it now most commonly designates the abalone, a prized edible sea snail and delicacy in Chinese cuisine. It also functions as a common Chinese surname.
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这个鲍鱼很新鲜。
鲍先生是位医生。
妈妈买了些鲍鱼做饭。
鲍鱼的价格非常昂贵。
我们在海鲜餐厅吃了鲍鱼。
鲍菇是一种美味的食用菌。
由于过度捕捞，鲍鱼数量减少。
鲍鱼养殖业近年来发展迅速。