Definitions
food
Etymology
About
餇 is a phono-semantic compound: the left side is the food radical 食, signaling a connection to food or eating, and the right side is 同, which provides the pronunciation. In classical usage, it was a verb meaning to feed, especially for feeding animals or providing a particular meal. It never developed extended meanings, remaining a specialized term in animal husbandry and historical dietary practices. A rare character, it relies entirely on its semantic radical to convey its food-related meaning.
Report an issue
Flag incorrect definitions, examples, etymology, etc.