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The character 膳 is structured with the meat radical 月 on the left and the component 善 on the right, the latter contributing both phonetic and semantic elements associated with goodness. Originally, this character denoted the preparation and provision of meals, particularly in formal or aristocratic contexts such as imperial cuisine. Over centuries, its application expanded from these specific ceremonial references to encompass the general concept of meals and food, while its compositional form has remained consistent in the traditional script.
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学校注重学生膳食。
我们每天吃三餐膳食。
这家餐厅的膳食很美味。
营养膳食对健康有益。
医院提供病人专用膳食。
药膳是中国传统的食疗方法。
制定合理的膳食计划需要专业知识。
根据最新研究，均衡膳食能预防多种疾病。