Common Meanings
1
nào臑
The upper limb of a person or the foreleg of an animal.
他轻轻抚摸着狗的臑。
He gently stroked the dog's foreleg.
Nao (臑) refers to the humerus, the long bone of the upper arm or foreleg, as described in ancient Chinese texts, often in the context of sacrificial offerings.
在解剖学习中，我们仔细观察了羊的肩臂臑，其结构非常清晰。
In anatomical studies, we carefully observed the sheep's shoulder and arm humerus, and its structure was very clear.
2
rú臑
Tender and soft in appearance, often describing meat or flesh.
这块烤肉非常鲜嫩，臑软多汁
This roasted meat is incredibly fresh and tender, soft and juicy.
An archaic term for a type of clothing or garment.
在古籍中，‘臑’字被记载为一种衣名。
In ancient texts, the character '臑' is recorded as a type of clothing.
To crawl or move slowly, similar to 蠕 (rú), describing a sluggish movement.
小蜗牛臑动着，慢慢爬过绿叶
The little snail moves slowly, crawling over the green leaf.
3
ér臑
When pronounced 'ér', '臑' is synonymous with '胹', meaning thoroughly cooked or stewed meat.
这道菜的肉臑得刚刚好，入口即化。
The meat in this dish is stewed perfectly, melting in your mouth.
4
nèn臑
An archaic term, often interchangeable with '腝' or '臡', referring to minced meat or meat paste, typically served as a delicacy at ancient banquets.
古时宴席上，佳肴百味，其中一碟精美的肉酱被称作臑，深受食客喜爱。
In ancient banquets, among a hundred delicacies, one exquisite dish of minced meat was called 'nèn' and was deeply loved by diners.
5
nuăn臑
Hot; warm. Refers to the sensation of warmth or heat, often used in an archaic context, as illustrated by '不臑' (not warm).
围炉夜话，茶水尚臑，驱散寒意。
Chatting by the stove at night, the tea is still warm, dispelling the chill.