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The character "膫" is structured with the "肉" radical denoting flesh and the component "尞" primarily functioning as a phonetic indicator. Its original meaning referenced animal fat or grease, as documented in earlier texts, but over time the term shifted semantically to specify the male genitalia, particularly in colloquial and medical contexts. The traditional form "膫" maintains this composition, and the character's evolution demonstrates a narrowing from a broad substance to a precise bodily part.
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