U+998D "馍" CJK Unified Ideograph-# Unicode Character

U+998D "馍" CJK Unified Ideograph-# is a Chinese character that primarily refers to a type of steamed bread or bun, commonly known as "mo" in Mandarin, which is a staple food in northern China, particularly in the provinces of Shaanxi and Henan. It is often specifically associated with the iconic "Yangrou Paomo" or "Pita Bread Soaked in Lamb Soup" dish, where pieces of this unleavened or slightly leavened bread are torn into a rich, savory broth. The character is composed of the "food" radical (飠) on the left and the phonetic component "莫" on the right, indicating both its semantic category as a food item and its approximate pronunciation. As part of the CJK Unified Ideographs block, it represents a key element of Chinese culinary culture and regional cuisine.