• 九(number nine; bent arm)

Nine bent fingers curve like an ancient person's arm used to count the largest number.

• 氵(water; liquid)
• 勾(hook; curved)

A canal or ditch is a curved stream of water flowing around like a fish hook.

• 九(number nine; bent arm)

Nine bent fingers curve like an ancient person's arm used to count the largest number.

• 氵(water; liquid)
• 勾(hook; curved)

A canal or ditch is a curved stream of water flowing around like a fish hook.