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The character "挪" is structured as a phono-semantic compound, combining the hand radical (扌) to signify manual action with the component "那" which primarily functions as a phonetic indicator. Its etymology is associated with the concept of movement performed by hand, and over time its meaning expanded from denoting specific hand motions to encompassing general acts of moving or shifting items. In historical contexts, the character was used to convey ideas of transfer or relocation, and it now commonly appears in modern compounds such as "挪动" for physical movement and "挪用" for the diversion of resources. The graphical composition of "挪" has not altered from its standard form.
Example Sentences Hide
请把椅子挪一下。
你能挪开那个箱子吗？
他慢慢地挪到了门口。
会议时间挪到了下周。
他偷偷挪用了公司的钱。
这笔资金不得挪作他用。
沉重的家具一个人很难挪动。
为了扩建道路，部分建筑需要挪位。