• 上(above; top)
• 卜(divination; insert downward)

Something stuck is what stays on top and cannot come down, blocked from moving.

• 牛(cow)
• 寺(temple; pagoda)

A special ox raised at a temple to be offered as a sacrifice.

• 革(leather strap; leather cord)
• 力(strength; power)

Tightening a leather strap with force conveys the meaning of the character for pulling and reining in.

• 八(eight; split in two)
• 厶(private; personal)

Public means sharing your private things with everyone to become shared property.

• 上(above; top)
• 卜(divination; insert downward)

Something stuck is what stays on top and cannot come down, blocked from moving.

• 牛(cow)
• 寺(temple; pagoda)

A special ox raised at a temple to be offered as a sacrifice.

• 革(leather strap; leather cord)
• 力(strength; power)

Tightening a leather strap with force conveys the meaning of the character for pulling and reining in.

• 八(eight; split in two)
• 厶(private; personal)

Public means sharing your private things with everyone to become shared property.