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The character 扛 is a phono-semantic compound that depicts a physically demanding upper-body action. Its semantic radical 扌 (hand) categorizes it as a verb involving arm and hand strength to manipulate objects. The component 工 (work) provides the phonetic value and reinforces the sense of strenuous effort. Its primary meaning is the physical act of lifting a heavy object and carrying it on the shoulder. This meaning later extended metaphorically to refer to bearing heavy responsibilities, enduring difficult tasks, or shouldering significant pressure.
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他扛着沉重的袋子。
工人们扛着木材上山。
为了搬家，他扛了很多家具。
他每天都要扛这些重物。
他扛起了家庭的责任。
他虽然累了，但还是扛着箱子继续走。
如果没有人帮忙，他就得自己扛所有东西。
在困难面前，他毅然扛起了领导团队的重担。