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The character 虾 (xiā) derives from the traditional form 蝦, a phono-semantic compound. Its semantic component is the insect radical 虫 (chóng), historically used to classify a wide range of creatures including insects, reptiles, amphibians, and marine invertebrates. The traditional form uses 叚 (jiǎ) for its phonetic element, while the simplified version replaces it with 下 (xià), which offers a similar sound with fewer strokes. The character primarily refers to small aquatic crustaceans like shrimp and prawns, noted for their segmented bodies and long antennae. It also has an alternate pronunciation 'há,' used in specific compounds for toads and frogs, illustrating the broad scope of the 虫 radical.
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虾是一种海鲜。
妈妈炒了一盘虾。
我喜欢去市场买虾。
龙虾比普通虾贵。
他用虾仁做了饺子馅。
在宴会上，虾是常见的开胃菜。
由于过敏，他不能吃任何虾类食品。
厨师精心烹制的蒜蓉虾香气四溢。