• 一(first; number one (pictographic))

A single horizontal stroke symbolizes the number one, the beginning of all things.

• 木(tree; wood)
• 夂(footstep; follow)

Tree branches droop down in successive steps like footprints, forming clauses or provisions.

• 龙(dragon (figurative image))

A dragon's majestic form with horns on its head and a sinuous body symbolizes power and authority.

• 月(flesh; meat)
• 卩(kneeling person; submissive)
• 又(hand; action)

A hand pressing down on a person kneeling with clothes on the body — that is obedience, that is wearing clothes.

• 一(first; number one (pictographic))

A single horizontal stroke symbolizes the number one, the beginning of all things.

• 木(tree; wood)
• 夂(footstep; follow)

Tree branches droop down in successive steps like footprints, forming clauses or provisions.

• 龙(dragon (figurative image))

A dragon's majestic form with horns on its head and a sinuous body symbolizes power and authority.

• 月(flesh; meat)
• 卩(kneeling person; submissive)
• 又(hand; action)

A hand pressing down on a person kneeling with clothes on the body — that is obedience, that is wearing clothes.