夹 (jiā)
to press from either side; to place in between; to sandwich; to carry
- HSK 3.1 level 5
- 6 strokes
Etymology
Simplified form of 夾. Pictograph of a person (大) being pushed by people on both sides.
Components
- 大 (iconic) — Depicts a standing person being pushed from both sides.
- 人 (iconic) — Depicts a person pushing from the left.
- 人 (iconic) — Depicts a person pushing from the right.