U+996D "饭" CJK Unified Ideograph-# Unicode Character

U+996D "饭" CJK Unified Ideograph-# is a Chinese character that fundamentally represents cooked rice or a meal. It is composed of the radical 飠 (food or eat) combined with 反 (turn over), though its modern meaning is more directly linked to staple grains and sustenance. In everyday usage, "饭" is a core term for food as a general concept, as well as for specific meals like breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Its significance extends beyond literal cuisine to phrases such as "饭碗" (rice bowl) to denote a job or livelihood, reflecting its deep cultural role in marking sustenance, community, and daily life in Chinese-speaking societies.