U+7FB9 "羹" CJK Unified Ideograph-# Unicode Character
U+7FB9 "羹" CJK Unified Ideograph-# is a Chinese character that typically refers to a thick soup or broth, often made by boiling meat, vegetables, or grains, and is a common culinary term in East Asian cuisine. Beyond its literal meaning, the character carries cultural weight, appearing in classical texts and idioms, such as the phrase "画蛇添足" with "羹" sometimes used metaphorically to denote a messy or overdone mixture. In modern usage, it appears frequently in Chinese menus for dishes like "鸡蛋羹" (steamed egg custard) or "羊肉羹" (lamb soup), highlighting its role in both traditional and everyday food contexts. The character is composed of a phonetic and semantic component, with the radical "羔" (lamb) suggesting its original association with animal-based broths, though it now encompasses a wider range of stewed or thickened liquids.