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The character 脾 is an anatomical term, with the flesh radical 月 on the left marking it as related to organs or bodily tissues. The component 卑 on the right provides the phonetic element and also carries the meaning of "low". In traditional medicine, 脾 refers to the spleen, an organ involved in digestion and fluid regulation. In everyday language, it metaphorically represents temperament or mood, as seen in words for anger or a bad temper.
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他脾气很好。
她的脾气有点急躁。
喝茶对脾胃有益。
你要控制自己的脾气。
中医认为脾是重要的消化器官。
他发脾气时说的话别当真。
良好的饮食习惯能健脾养胃。
这个人脾气古怪，很难相处。