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The character "庖" is structured with the semantic radical "广", which denotes a building or shelter, combined with the phonetic component "包" to suggest its pronunciation, originating from the concept of a designated space for food preparation, specifically a kitchen. Its etymology aligns with this setting, and over time the character's application extended to refer to the individuals working within such spaces, such as cooks, as seen in classical terms like "庖丁" for a chef. The traditional form of the character retains these components, and its core meaning has remained associated with culinary contexts without substantial shift.
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妈妈在庖厨做饭。
庖厨必须保持干净。
我们家的庖厨很宽敞。
他正在学习庖厨技术。
现代庖厨设计更人性化。
这位庖丁的厨艺很高超。
经理请假时由助理代庖。
在古代，庖人是重要的职业。