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The character "脾" is structured with the "月" radical, which signifies its connection to the body or flesh, alongside the component "卑" that primarily functions as a phonetic indicator. Etymologically, it has consistently represented the spleen organ since its early appearances in Chinese texts. While its anatomical reference to the spleen remained central, the meaning of "脾" expanded within traditional Chinese medicine to denote a functional system responsible for digestion and the distribution of nutrients, thereby extending beyond its original purely physical designation. The character's composition, clearly marking it as a bodily part through its radical, has supported this semantic development without alteration to its fundamental form.
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他脾气很好。
她的脾气有点急躁。
喝茶对脾胃有益。
你要控制自己的脾气。
中医认为脾是重要的消化器官。
他发脾气时说的话别当真。
良好的饮食习惯能健脾养胃。
这个人脾气古怪，很难相处。