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熟shú

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熟

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Shuowen

熟. The upper element 享 represents food or an offering, while the lower element 丸 originally depicted something thoroughly cooked—together showing food that has been fully prepared. The oracle bone form depicted a cooking vessel with fire beneath, capturing the moment when raw ingredients become cooked through. This character thus conveys the idea of ripeness, thoroughness, or complete preparation, reflecting how ancient scribes visualized the transformation of raw to cooked.

Pinyin

shú· HSK 2