饭 (fàn)

Etymology

Simplified form of 飯. Phonosemantic compound. 饣 represents the meaning and 反 represents the sound.

Components

• 饣 (meaning) — 饣 is a component form of 食.
• 反 (sound)

Example sentences

1. Bob会做饭。 — Bob can cook.
2. 饭好了 — Food's ready!
3. 饭做好了。 — The food is ready.
4. 她会做饭。 — She knows how to cook.
5. 我会做饭。 — I can cook.

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