• ⼔(person turning back; figure of person from behind)

Two people standing back-to-back represent North, the direction ancients faced away from.

• 口(mouth; rectangular frame)
• 丨(vertical line through the middle; axis)

An arrow hitting the center of a target frame is the bull's-eye—that's CENTER.

• 艹(grass; plant)
• 约(promise; bind)

Medicine is made from grass and plants, sounding like "wish" or "promise".

• 大(person stretching limbs; figure of person with outstretched arms and legs)

A person standing with arms and legs spread wide symbolizes greatness and magnificence.

• ⺍(two hands (indicating learning))
• 冖(roof; house)
• 子(child)

A child sitting under a roof with two hands diligently studying represents learning.

• ⼔(person turning back; figure of person from behind)

Two people standing back-to-back represent North, the direction ancients faced away from.

• 口(mouth; rectangular frame)
• 丨(vertical line through the middle; axis)

An arrow hitting the center of a target frame is the bull's-eye—that's CENTER.

• 艹(grass; plant)
• 约(promise; bind)

Medicine is made from grass and plants, sounding like "wish" or "promise".

• 大(person stretching limbs; figure of person with outstretched arms and legs)

A person standing with arms and legs spread wide symbolizes greatness and magnificence.

• ⺍(two hands (indicating learning))
• 冖(roof; house)
• 子(child)

A child sitting under a roof with two hands diligently studying represents learning.