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The character "汁" is a phono-semantic compound consisting of the water radical (氵) to signify its connection to liquids and the component "十" which historically functioned as a phonetic element. In early usage, this character broadly referred to concentrated liquids such as broths, extracts, or syrups derived from cooking or processing ingredients. Over time, its application became more specialized, coming to denote specifically juices, sauces, or any fluid substance, while the structural integrity of the radical and phonetic components has consistently reflected both its meaning and sound.
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我喜欢喝果汁。
妈妈榨了新鲜的橙汁。
这个菜的汤汁很鲜美。
烤肉的时候会流出肉汁。
柠檬汁让沙拉更清爽。
这种植物的汁液有药用价值。
请把榨汁机的插头拔掉。
书法家研墨时墨汁要浓淡适宜。