Definitions

to moor a boat

Etymology phono-semantic

boat

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The verb 舣, meaning to moor or dock a boat, is the simplified form of 艤. Its structure pairs the semantic radical 舟, indicating a maritime context, with the phonetic component 义, which provides the pronunciation and replaces the more complex 義 in the traditional version. This simplification reduced the stroke count while preserving both sound and meaning, clearly illustrating the action of bringing a vessel to shore.