HSK 3.0 · LEVEL 3
搬
To move, shift, or relocate (usually heavy objects or your home).
Free Chinese vocabulary flashcard · HSK 3
Why does 搬 look like this?
This character is made of three parts: the 'hand' radical (扌) on the left, an 'old boat' (舟) in the middle, and a 'folding tool' or 'action' indicator (殳) on the right. Imagine hands working together to move items off a boat—it perfectly captures the action of moving heavy things!