Definitions
(noun)
blood (the pronunciation xuè is mostly used in literary language)
(noun)
blood (xiě is more common in spoken language, especially when used by itself)
Etymology
Depicts a drop of blood in a container (皿).
About
The character "血" originates from a pictographic design depicting a vessel containing blood, structured with the component "皿" representing a dish or container and a stroke above it denoting a drop of blood. This form has remained stable across time, retaining its visual reference to ancient sacrificial practices where blood was presented in ritual vessels. While its primary definition as the vital bodily fluid has endured, the character has broadened in application to form compound words that abstractly convey lineage, essential energy, and fervent emotion within linguistic expressions.
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他的手流血了。
血液在身体里流动。
医生要检查我的血压。
他是个热血青年。
这项任务付出了血的代价。
他们之间有血缘关系。
这种病的症状是咳血。
历史是由人民的血汗写成的。