挶
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Meaning: structure for carrying dirt
💡 Imagine a hand (扌) gripping a basket (句) for carrying dirt.
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Character Story & Explanation
挶 (jú) is a rare character meaning 'structure for carrying dirt', likely a basket or tray used in ancient construction or farming. Its component 扌 (hand) suggests manual handling, while the phonetic 句 (jù) gives the sound. This character appears in classical texts describing earthworks, reflecting ancient Chinese building techniques.
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