Definitions
to lift, to raise, to carry on one's shoulder
Etymology
Pictograph of four hands working together to lift something.
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As an associative compound, 舁 combines 臼 on top and 廾 below, depicting four hands working together to lift or carry a heavy object. This structure has consistently defined its meaning throughout history, specifically referring to the collective manual transport of items like palanquins or litters. Its form directly illustrates cooperative physical labor.
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