• 利(sharp; benefit)
• 木(wood; tree)

A pear tree (wood) bears fruit so deliciously sharp and sweet it cuts like a blade (sharp/keen).

• 口(mouth; opening)
• 丁(man; adult male)

A mouth uttering words of approval with a sound like "ding" gives you the character meaning "can" or "able."

• 小(small; tiny)
• 丿(stroke; string (resembling a zither string))

Music is like tiny vibrating strings that create wonderful melodies.

• 利(sharp; benefit)
• 木(wood; tree)

A pear tree (wood) bears fruit so deliciously sharp and sweet it cuts like a blade (sharp/keen).

• 口(mouth; opening)
• 丁(man; adult male)

A mouth uttering words of approval with a sound like "ding" gives you the character meaning "can" or "able."

• 小(small; tiny)
• 丿(stroke; string (resembling a zither string))

Music is like tiny vibrating strings that create wonderful melodies.