The word **罢手 (bàshǒu)**, meaning "to give up" or "to stop doing something," is a compound verb formed through semantic combination. Its first character, **罢 (bà)**, carries the core meaning of "to cease" or "to stop," while the second character, **手 (shǒu)**, means "hand." Together, they create a vivid metaphorical image: literally "to stop one's hands," which figuratively extends to the cessation of any ongoing action or endeavor, effectively conveying the idea of desisting or letting go of a task.