The story of 肋

rib

肋 is composed of the BuShou of 肉(flesh) and 力(force, power). Body is made of flesh, 力 is the picture of a bended arm, ribs are the body’s parts which are sandwiched by arms.

Vocabulary of 肋

  • 雞肋 (children ribs
  • something of little value)

Classification

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