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The character "鳗" for eel derives from its traditional form "鰻", a phono-semantic compound where the semantic component "魚" signifies its category as a fish and the phonetic component "曼" approximates its sound. This structural relationship has consistently linked the character to aquatic life, specifically denoting various species of eels in both freshwater and marine environments. The meaning has remained focused on this referent without notable expansion or alteration. In its simplified incarnation, the character "鳗" retains the same phonetic element "曼" while incorporating the simplified fish radical "鱼".
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这道菜里有鳗鱼。
我最喜欢吃烤鳗鱼。
清蒸鳗鱼的味道很鲜美。
这家店的鳗鱼饭很有名。
鳗鱼是一种营养丰富的鱼类。
许多鳗鱼需要洄游到深海繁殖。
由于过度捕捞，野生鳗鱼数量减少了。
妈妈做的红烧鳗鱼比餐厅的还好吃。