The word "畚箕" is formed by combining two characters: "畚" pictorially represents a basket with a handle used for carrying soil, derived from components suggesting a container for earth, and "箕" depicts a bamboo basket for scooping or winnowing, formed with a bamboo radical and a phonetic component. Together, they create a compound word where both characters contribute their meanings to specify a dustpan, emphasizing its function as a tool for gathering and removing debris.