Definitions
a basket or pan used for earth, manure etc
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The character 畚, denoting a dustpan or basket for carrying soil, is structured as a pictophonetic compound with the semantic component 田, suggesting a connection to land or earth, and the phonetic component 𠦒. Its etymology aligns with its historical use as an agricultural tool for transporting dirt, and the character's form has remained largely unchanged in writing. While its primary meaning as a container for earth has been consistent, its contemporary usage is mostly restricted to specific terms such as 畚箕, referring to a dustpan.
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