臾

pile up, drag, extend

臾 is composed of 𦥑 (two hands) and 人 (person). 𦥑 is a pictograph of two hands, and it is positioned on the upper part of the person. Therefore, 臾 conveys the idea of pushing upward with both hands, and means to pile up or to drag; it also extends to the meaning of prolonging or extending.

Vocabulary of 臾

  • 須臾 (little while)

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