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The character "馒", as used in the modern term "馒头" (mántou) for steamed bread, is a later development in Chinese writing, with its traditional form being "饅". Its structure consistently combines a semantic component related to food, the simplified "饣" or traditional "食", with the phonetic component "曼" (màn), which suggests its pronunciation. While the phonetic element does not contribute meaning, the character’s exclusive association with this specific food item has remained stable since its adoption, showing no significant drift in its culinary definition over time.
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我喜欢吃馒头。
馒头很美味。
他买了三个馒头。
早餐我经常吃馒头。
这个馒头是刚蒸好的。
馒头配豆浆是一顿简单的饭。
在中国北方，馒头是常见的主食。
虽然馒头看起来普通，但它能提供丰富的能量。