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The character 髀 (bì) is a phono-semantic compound, with the semantic radical 骨 on the left indicating its connection to bones or the skeletal system, and the phonetic component 卑 (bēi) on the right providing the pronunciation. It specifically denotes the thigh or femur, the large bone in the upper leg of humans and animals. In classical texts, it often appears in contexts describing horseback riding, notably in historical laments where generals remark on the flesh accumulated on their thighs during prolonged periods of peace without cavalry campaigns.
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