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揎 is a phono-semantic compound combining the semantic component 扌 (shǒu, 'hand') for manual action and the phonetic 宣 (xuān). Its primary meaning is rolling up one's sleeves or baring one's arms, often in preparation for physical labor or a confrontation. Historically, it has remained restricted to this literal gesture and, unlike many verbs, has not acquired broader metaphorical or abstract meanings.
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