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The character 炭 is a logical compound meaning charcoal, coal, or the element carbon. It places 山 (mountain) above 灰 (ash), visually depicting wood from mountains being burned to produce charcoal. The lower component 灰 contains the fire radical 火, linking the character to burning and fuel. Originally referring to wood charcoal for heating and cooking, its meaning expanded to include mineral coal and now serves as the standard term for carbon in chemistry.
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我们烧炭取暖。
炭火很温暖。
工厂需要很多煤炭。
他用炭笔画了一幅画。
炭烤的食物很美味。
这种炭燃烧时间很长。
煤炭工业对环境有影响。
科学家在研究清洁炭技术。