Wei Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Meat (ròu) 胞 Kangxi Stroke Count: 11 Page 979, Entry 09 Pronounced pao. According to the Explaining and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it refers to the placenta of a fetus. According to the Extensive Records (Boya), when a person is four months pregnant, the placenta is formed. From the Zhuangzi (Zhuangzi), Outer Things Chapter: Within the placenta there is a void, and the spirit has a natural space to roam. Commentary: Pao refers to the fetus within the womb. Lang refers to a void. From the History of the Former Han (Qianhan Shu), Biography of the Outsider Relatives: Carefully store the placenta of my child. Commentary by Shigu: Pronounced bao. It refers to the protective covering of the fetus. Also from the Strategies of the Warring States (Zhanguo Ce): That malignant sore is like a swelling or a blister. Also pronounced bao. Also pronounced fou (level tone). The meaning is the same. Also pronounced pao. Identical to the character for kitchen/butcher (pao). Refers to the official in charge of meat supplies. From the Book of Rites (Liji), Record of Sacrifices: During the sacrifice, offerings were given to the keeper of the vessels, the butcher, the pheasant-keeper, and the gatekeeper. From the Zhuangzi (Zhuangzi), Geng Sang Chu Chapter: Shang Tang used a cook to win over Yi Yin. From the History of the Former Han (Qianhan Shu), Table of Officials and Ministers: The butcher (pao ren), along with the water officials, were all assistant administrators. Commentary: Pao (written with the meat radical) is the same as the character for kitchen/butcher (pao). The butcher is the official in charge of slaughtering. Also pronounced pao. Refers to something growing on the face.