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The character 蛋 consists of the upper phonetic component 疋 and the lower semantic radical 虫, which typically denotes insects, worms, or small creatures. It originally referred specifically to the eggs of birds, reptiles, or insects, aligning with the ancient classification of egg-laying animals under this broad category. Gradually, its meaning broadened to include the eggs of any animal, becoming the standard term for common poultry eggs like those of chickens or ducks. In colloquial or slang usage, it sometimes serves as a derogatory suffix for undesirable personal traits or as a playful term for objects with a spherical or oval shape.
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鸡蛋很有营养。
妈妈早餐做了煎鸡蛋。
蛋糕上插着生日蜡烛。
他小心地把蛋壳剥了下来。
科学家在实验室里研究蛋白质。
这个厨师最拿手的是苏格兰蛋。
他讲话时紧张得像个滚动的蛋。
鸟蛋的孵化过程需要恒定的温度。