扛

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carry on shoulder

扛 is composed of the radical 手 (hand) and 工 (tool). 手 signifies lifting or holding an object, while 工 depicts a shovel-like tool resembling a carrying pole with goods balanced on both ends. When porters transport goods, they support the pole on their shoulders, so 扛 means to carry on the shoulder.

Vocabulary of 扛

  • 扛夫 (porter)

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