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豉 (chǐ) is a phono-semantic compound with the bean radical 豆 (dòu) on the left, placing it in the semantic category of legumes and bean products, and the phonetic 支 (zhī) on the right to indicate pronunciation. It means fermented soybeans or black beans, a staple seasoning in traditional cuisine and herbal medicine. The character's structure links the substance to its bean origin through the radical and provides its reading via 支, ensuring clear reference in agricultural, dietary, and medical texts.
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