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The character 挎 is constructed from the hand radical (扌) on the left, indicating an action performed with the hand, and the component 夸 on the right, which primarily serves a phonetic function but may also suggest an association with a posture that is arched or spread out. Its core meaning has consistently related to carrying something by suspending it from a bent arm or over the shoulder, such as a basket or bag. Over time, its usage narrowed to specify this particular manner of carrying, distinguishing it from more general verbs for holding or lifting, and it can also describe something worn or supported across a part of the body, like a strap across the shoulder.
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她挎着一个新书包。
妈妈挎着篮子去市场。
我挎上背包急忙出门。
战士腰间挎着一把手枪。
她亲密地挎着朋友的胳膊。
摄影师挎着沉重的相机包。
他挎的那个工具包很实用。
在庆典上，人们常挎着吉祥物饰品。