The story of 脅

flank, threaten

脅 is composed of the BuShou of 肉(muscle) and 劦(to co-operate, unlimited power). Shoulders and the upper part of our arms can work together to generate big power, those muscles are amongst the strongest of human body, so 脅 means shoulders and the upper part of our arms.

Vocabulary of 脅

  • 脅持 (to hold under duress)
  • 威脅 (to intimidate)

Classification

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