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fat on intestines
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The character 膋, a phono-semantic compound, refers specifically to the layers of fat adhering to an animal's intestines or internal organs. Its upper part is a complex phonetic component that incorporates visual cues of fire or burning, while the semantic radical 肉 (ròu, written as 月, meaning flesh, meat, or bodily organs) below indicates the anatomical domain. In classical Chinese literature and sacrificial texts, this internal fat was frequently noted for its flammability, and routinely burned in ceremonial offerings to send fragrant smoke to the spirits.
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