腐

How it is built

府 fǔ gives the sound; 肉 meat

Sound One part gives meaning, one gives sound.

Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.

Step by step

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1. 1
   亻personMeaning+寸inchMeaning=付pay; hand over
2. 2
   广shelterMeaning+付fùpay; hand overSound=府government office
3. 3
   府fǔgovernment officeSound+肉meat; fleshMeaning=腐rotten