• 一(one; horizontal stroke)
• 二(two (pictograph – two horizontal strokes))

Three horizontal strokes stacked on top of each other symbolize the number three.

• ⺈(blade (upper part); blade edge (top))
• 用(use; employ)

A sharp horn like a knife blade is used for stabbing, resembling the pointed horn of an animal.

• 氵(water; liquid)
• 则(rule; standard)

Measuring water flow requires standard rules and methods.

• 旦(dawn; daybreak)
• 里(village; mile (unit of measurement))

Measure each mile of the road right from dawn's first light.

• 氵(water; liquid)
• 去(go; leave)

Law is like flowing water that sweeps away injustice.

• 一(one; horizontal stroke)
• 二(two (pictograph – two horizontal strokes))

Three horizontal strokes stacked on top of each other symbolize the number three.

• ⺈(blade (upper part); blade edge (top))
• 用(use; employ)

A sharp horn like a knife blade is used for stabbing, resembling the pointed horn of an animal.

• 氵(water; liquid)
• 则(rule; standard)

Measuring water flow requires standard rules and methods.

• 旦(dawn; daybreak)
• 里(village; mile (unit of measurement))

Measure each mile of the road right from dawn's first light.

• 氵(water; liquid)
• 去(go; leave)

Law is like flowing water that sweeps away injustice.