• 八(divide; separate; eight)
• 刀(knife; blade; sword)

Using a knife to chop something in half represents division or separation.

• 歹(bones; death)
• 刂(blade; knife edge)

Using a knife to chop bones into rows is the meaning of the character for arranging in lines.

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

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

• 八(divide; separate; eight)
• 刀(knife; blade; sword)

Using a knife to chop something in half represents division or separation.

• 歹(bones; death)
• 刂(blade; knife edge)

Using a knife to chop bones into rows is the meaning of the character for arranging in lines.

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

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