孰 (shú)

Etymology

Depicts a person with both hands outstretched (丮) offering food at a temple (享). Based on the original meaning "offer sacrifice". The current meaning is a phonetic loan.

Shuowen Jiezi

《說文》：“，食飪也。从，聲。《易》曰：‘孰飪。’”

Original meaning

offer sacrifice

Components

• 享 (iconic) — Depicts a temple or shrine.
• 丮 (iconic) — Depicts a person with both hands outstretched. Modern form looks like unrelated 丸.