assist, help

匡 is composed of 匚 (square container) and a variant of 往 (go, toward). 匚 depicts a square vessel for holding objects, with 往 implying the act of placing objects into this vessel. Originally, 匡 meant a container for holding items, but this meaning was later taken over by 筐 (basket). Nowadays, 匡 refers to assisting or aiding.