粪 (fèn)

Etymology

Depicts two hands (廾) using a dustpan (其) to sweep away garbage or feces. Based on the original meaning "to clean up". The meaning later shifted to "manure".

Original meaning

to clean up

Components

• 米 (iconic) — Used here to depict garbage or feces.
• 其 (iconic) — Depicts a dustpan.
• 廾 (iconic)