臅 (chù) - Fat & animal fat

臅Tone 4

chù ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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臅 · chù

Fat;

animal fat;

specifically refers to the fat or grease from animals, particularly from the chest or abdomen.

Fatanimal fatspecifically refers to the fat or grease from

Usage highlights

Animal fatPork fatFat and greaseAbdominal fatFat substance

Synonyms

  • 脂— fat; grease
  • 油— oil; fat

Antonyms

  • 瘦— lean; thin

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The recipe calls for animal fat (臅油).
  • He rendered the pork fat (猪臅) for cooking.
  • Traditional medicine uses certain animal fats (臅脂) in preparations.

Collocations

  • Animal fat(臅脂)
  • Pork fat(猪臅)
  • Fat and grease(臅油)
  • Abdominal fat(腹臅)
  • Fat substance(臅质)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts and medical contexts referring to animal fats used in cooking and traditional medicine.
  • The character is rare in modern usage, primarily found in historical or specialized contexts.

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