HSK 3.0 · LEVEL 4
摆
To put, to place, to arrange, to swing, or to sway.
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Why does 摆 look like this?
Radical 扌(hand) on the left + the phonetic/meaning component 罢 (originally meaning 'to stop' or 'to net'). This combination suggests using your hands to arrange, set out, or swing something back and forth. It's all about physical movement and placement!