Definitions
to lift, to raise, to carry on one's shoulder
Etymology
Pictograph of four hands working together to lift something.
About
The character "舁" is structured from the components "臼" and "廾", which together depict hand actions, and its etymology indicates the meaning of carrying or lifting jointly. This sense was established in early textual usage and is reflected in classical Chinese, where the character functions as a verb for collective raising. Over time, its independent application has become rare, but it persists as a structural element in compounds such as "興" and "與", where it imparts the conceptual basis of lifting or supporting. The character's form has remained consistent, with its components continuing to visually suggest its original meaning.
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