• 一(first; number one (pictographic))

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

• 冫(water; cold)
• 欠(open-mouthed; lacking)

An open mouth breathing out cold air suggests the sequential order and gradual progression of one thing after another.

• 方(direction; perpendicular (pictograph—plow or boat with oar))

A plow or oar shape represents the concept of direction or region.

• 弋(wooden stake; bow (for arrows))
• 工(work; boatman)

Using wooden stakes and tools together creates a standard template or ritual form.

• 一(first; number one (pictographic))

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

• 冫(water; cold)
• 欠(open-mouthed; lacking)

An open mouth breathing out cold air suggests the sequential order and gradual progression of one thing after another.

• 方(direction; perpendicular (pictograph—plow or boat with oar))

A plow or oar shape represents the concept of direction or region.

• 弋(wooden stake; bow (for arrows))
• 工(work; boatman)

Using wooden stakes and tools together creates a standard template or ritual form.