grant

is composed of the BuShou of (hand) and (to accept). The origin of was , with a view to distinguishing between the act of giving with the act of accepting, the BuShou of was added on and make , and used to represent the act of giving. No one like giving, so we need one more hand to help.

Vocabulary of 授

  • 教授 (to teach)
  • 授權 (to authorize, to give someone power)

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