血 (xiě)

see 血[xue4]

HSK 3.1 level 3
6 strokes

Etymology

Depicts a drop of blood in a container (皿).

Shuowen Jiezi

《說文》：“血，祭所薦牲血也。从皿，一象血形。”

Components

◎ (iconic) — Depicts a drop of blood.
皿 (iconic)