胾 (zì) - To mince & to cut meat into small pieces

胾Tone 4

zì ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

志

胾 · zì

To mince;

to cut meat into small pieces;

diced meat.

To minceto cut meat into small piecesdiced meat.

Usage highlights

minced meatdiced meatmeat mincingminced offeringdiced feastminced preparation

Synonyms

  • 脍— minced meat; sliced meat
  • 切— to cut; to slice

Antonyms

  • 整— whole; intact

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The chef minced the meat (胾肉).
  • Ancient texts mention minced offerings (胾祭).
  • He prepared diced meat for the banquet (胾膳).

Collocations

  • minced meat(胾肉)
  • diced meat(胾脔)
  • meat mincing(胾切)
  • minced offering(胾祭)
  • diced feast(胾膳)
  • minced preparation(胾制)

Idioms

  • Cut fine as minced meat(细切如胾)
  • Minced meat and sliced fish(胾肉脍鱼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing culinary practices and ritual offerings.
  • Reflects ancient Chinese food preparation techniques, particularly for ceremonial meals.
  • Used in historical contexts for describing the preparation of sacrificial meats.

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