Definitions
(verb)
to throw; to toss; to fling
(verb)
to abandon
Etymology phono-semantic
hand
Semantic:
扌
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The character 抛, originating from the traditional form 拋, structurally integrates the hand radical 扌 with the component 尢 to convey the action of throwing or flinging. This composition reflects the character's etymological basis in manual exertion, as the hand radical directly signifies physical involvement, while the 尢 element historically contributed to its phonetic value. Over time, the meaning of 抛 extended beyond its initial concrete sense of propelling objects through the air to encompass metaphorical uses such as abandoning or discarding, illustrating a gradual semantic broadening from physical to abstract contexts.
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他抛了一个球。
她抛弃了坏习惯。
工人正在抛光桌面。
船在港口抛锚了。
公司决定抛售股票。
他抛开烦恼，继续工作。
在比赛中，他用力抛掷标枪。
为了环保，我们不乱抛弃垃圾。