殈
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Meaning: damage egg so it does not hatch
💡 Think 'xù' as 'eXit' for an egg that failed to hatch.
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Character Story & Explanation
In rural China, farmers check eggs under broody hens for '殈' (xù)—eggs that fail to hatch due to cracks or chilling. This rare character specifically describes damaged eggs that cannot develop, reflecting traditional agricultural knowledge. It's used in contexts of poultry breeding and folk remedies, where identifying 殈 eggs prevents waste. The character combines '歹' (death) and '血' (blood), hinting at the embryo's demise.
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