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The simplified character 鲙, from the traditional 鱠, is a phono-semantic compound for a specific food preparation. Its semantic radical 鱼 indicates a fish ingredient, while the component 会 provides the phonetic element. Etymologically, 鲙 referred to finely minced meat or thinly sliced raw fish, a culinary term for dishes akin to modern sashimi. In classical literature and historical recipes, it came to denote finely cut fish or meat preparations. This usage reflects ancient dietary practices and the specialized vocabulary for culinary techniques, combining an ingredient classifier with a phonetic component.