Definitions
old variant of 瘠[jí]
Etymology
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The character 脨 is a phono-semantic compound with the flesh radical 月 (a stylized form of 肉) on the left, indicating a connection to bodily tissues or meat. The right side, 束 (shù), provides the phonetic element, with the pronunciation later shifting to "cù" in this specific context. Historically, 脨 referred specifically to adipose tissue, denoting fat, particularly the thick fat derived from pork. Consequently, the character was used almost exclusively in contexts related to animal butchery, ancient food preparation, or specific animal products, giving it a narrow scope in classical Chinese texts.