肣 (qín) - 1. (Archaic) The area where the body and & the torso. 2. (In ancient texts) A type

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qín ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 月

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肣 · qín

1.

(Archaic) The area where the body and limbs connect;

the torso.

2.

(In ancient texts) A type of salted or preserved meat.

1. (Archaic) The area where the body andthe torso. 2. (In ancient texts) A type

Usage highlights

SaltDried meatTorso regionAncient term for torso

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned a type of preserved meat called 肣 (qín).
  • In some medical classics, 肣 refers to the torso region (身体躯干).
  • This character is rarely used in modern Chinese (现代汉语).

Collocations

  • Salt-preserved meat(盐肣)
  • Dried meat(干肣)
  • Torso region(躯干肣部)
  • Ancient term for torso(古称躯干)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily found in classical Chinese texts, especially those related to medicine or ancient food preservation.
  • Its usage has largely fallen out of modern vernacular Chinese.

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