Definitions
(verb)
to help; to assist
(verb)
to raise up; to lift
(adjective)
high; tall
Etymology
Origin unclear. Possibly depicts a person reaching out his hands and loosening his shirt to assist in pulling a plow.
About
The character "襄" originates from an early sense of assistance or accomplishment, often in a ritual or communal context, and its traditional form is constructed from components suggesting motion and fabric, with the element 衣 (clothing) forming its lower part, hinting at a possible original association with ceremonial garments or acts. Over time, its core meaning expanded from the idea of helping to complete a task to encompass broader concepts of achievement, support, and even elevation, as seen in classical verbs meaning "to aid" or "to rise". This semantic broadening is further reflected in its use as a phonetic component in characters like "讓" (to yield) and "壤" (soil), and it eventually became entrenched in formal and literary use, often appearing in historical names and terms denoting laudable deeds or high, fortified places.
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襄阳是一个城市。
她襄助老师教学。
爸爸是银行的襄理。
我们需要襄助完成这个任务。
襄阳位于湖北省。
他襄助社区改善环境。
作为襄理，他负责日常运营。
在襄阳的旅行中，我们参观了古城墙和博物馆。