承 (Chéng)
surname Cheng; Cheng (c. 2000 BC), third of the legendary Flame Empero
Etymology
Pictograph of hands (廾, 手) carrying a person.
Shuowen Jiezi
《說文》:“承,奉也,受也。从手,从卪,从。”
Components
- 卩 (iconic) — Depicts a person being carried.
- 手 (iconic)
- 廾 (iconic)