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The character 脐, in its traditional form 臍, is a phono-semantic compound. The flesh radical 月 on the left places it within the semantic category of the human body, while the component 齐 on the right provides the phonetic element. Its primary meaning is the umbilicus, or navel, the central point of the abdomen where the umbilical cord was attached. Beyond this anatomical use, 脐 is also employed metaphorically in geographical or architectural contexts to denote the absolute center or core hub of a larger space.
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妈妈帮我清洁肚脐。
脐带在出生后脱落。
我喜欢吃脐橙。
医生检查了宝宝的脐部。
脐疝是一种常见婴儿疾病。
保持脐带干燥有助于预防感染。
在胚胎发育中，脐带连接胎儿和胎盘。
脐血储存可以用于未来的医疗治疗。