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

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

• 列(row; line up)
• 衣(garment; cloth)

Cloth from clothing torn into strips arranged in rows shows how things split apart.

• 丶(dot; flame; jewel on peak)
• 王(king)

A ruler wearing a jade crown on his head is the supreme master.

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

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

• 列(row; line up)
• 衣(garment; cloth)

Cloth from clothing torn into strips arranged in rows shows how things split apart.

• 丶(dot; flame; jewel on peak)
• 王(king)

A ruler wearing a jade crown on his head is the supreme master.