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The character 膨 is a phono-semantic compound constructed from the semantic component 月, derived from 肉 and indicating a physical or material basis, paired with the phonetic component 彭 which provides its pronunciation. Originally conveying notions of physical swelling or distension, the character's meaning gradually expanded to encompass more abstract forms of enlargement, such as in the compound 膨胀 which denotes both tangible inflation and economic expansion. This shift reflects an adaptation in application while preserving the core concept of increase.
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气球膨胀起来了。
膨化食品很受欢迎。
通货膨胀影响经济。
面团发酵后会膨胀。
膨松剂使蛋糕更柔软。
金属受热时也会膨胀。
膨胀系数是物理学概念。
过度膨胀的泡沫终将破裂。