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The character "蚌", signifying a clam or mussel, is constructed as a phono-semantic compound with the "虫" radical denoting its nature as a creature and the "丰" component offering phonetic indication, a structural arrangement that has been maintained throughout its documented use. Etymologically, this combination has consistently pointed to its identity as a bivalve mollusk, with the character's meaning remaining anchored in this biological reference from early textual appearances onward. While its primary zoological sense has persisted without major change, the character has also been adapted into metaphorical frameworks within classical idioms, such as in "鹬蚌相争", reflecting an extended but derivative application that does not depart from its core representational function.
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河蚌生活在河里。
这个蚌壳很漂亮。
妈妈买了新鲜的蚌肉。
渔民从湖里捕捞河蚌。
我们用蚌壳做装饰品。
如果你找到珍珠蚌，可能会发现珍珠。
虽然蚌肉美味，但处理起来很麻烦。
环境保护对于河蚌的生存至关重要。