• 十(number ten; cross shape)

Two intersecting strokes form a complete whole, symbolizing the number ten.

• 宀(roof)
• 子(child)

A child born under a roof and learning to speak gives rise to written characters.

• 糸(thread; silk)
• 糸(thread; silk (doubled))

Two strands of fine thread twisted together form a delicate thread.

• 刀(knife (pictographic))

The character knife resembles the curved shape of a blade with a handle.

• 十(number ten; cross shape)

Two intersecting strokes form a complete whole, symbolizing the number ten.

• 宀(roof)
• 子(child)

A child born under a roof and learning to speak gives rise to written characters.

• 糸(thread; silk)
• 糸(thread; silk (doubled))

Two strands of fine thread twisted together form a delicate thread.

• 刀(knife (pictographic))

The character knife resembles the curved shape of a blade with a handle.