祭 (Zhài)
surname Zhai
Etymology
Depicts a hand (又) offering meat (⺼) as a sacrifice. 示 is a meaning component commonly used in spiritual-related characters.
Shuowen Jiezi
《說文》：“祭，祭祀也。从示，以手持肉。”
Components
- ⺼ (iconic) — ⺼ is a component form of 肉. Depicts sacrificial meat.
- 又 (iconic) — Depicts a hand offering meat as a sacrifice.
- 示 (meaning)