• 半(half)
• 刂(knife (right form))

Using a knife to chop something in two halves is clear judgment.

• 米(grain; thread (symbolizing something cut))
• 斤(axe; chopping tool)

Using an axe to chop and sever threads — the image of breaking or cutting off.

• 半(half)
• 刂(knife (right form))

Using a knife to chop something in two halves is clear judgment.

• 米(grain; thread (symbolizing something cut))
• 斤(axe; chopping tool)

Using an axe to chop and sever threads — the image of breaking or cutting off.