U+6323 "挣" CJK Unified Ideograph-# Unicode Character

U+6323 "挣" CJK Unified Ideograph-# is a Chinese character that primarily conveys the meaning of "to struggle" or "to strive" in the context of making an effort to obtain something, such as earning money, or to free oneself from a constraint, like a physical or metaphorical bind. In modern Mandarin, it is commonly used in words like "挣钱" (zhèng qián, meaning to earn money) where it implies active exertion to gain a livelihood, and "挣脱" (zhèng tuō, meaning to break free) where it suggests a forceful escape from restraint. This character belongs to the radical 手 (hand), reflecting its connection to physical action or effort.