U+80BE "肾" CJK Unified Ideograph-# Unicode Character

U+80BE "肾" CJK Unified Ideograph-# is a Chinese character that represents the anatomical organ known as the kidney, which is a vital component of the human urinary system and plays a central role in filtering blood, regulating fluid balance, and maintaining electrolyte levels. In traditional Chinese medicine, this character also carries deep symbolic meaning, as the kidney is considered the foundation of vital energy "qi" and is associated with longevity, reproduction, and overall physical vitality. The character itself is composed of two parts, a left radical for the flesh or body part and a right phonetic component that hints at its pronunciation "shen" in Mandarin.