• 又(right hand (pictograph))

Two hands placed side by side symbolize pairing or forming a couple.

• 曰(mouth open; speak)
• 丨丨(two vertical strokes indicating a curve)

The character 曲 shows a vessel's mouth with two curved walls, evoking the image of a bent and winding elbow.

• 人(person; human; man)
• 余(surplus; remainder (person standing under roof with excess))

A person inside a house with surplus is like "I"—the one remaining after giving away.

• 弓(bow (weapon))
• 玄(deep; dark)

A bowstring stretched across an arc creates a mysterious sound like the deep black of the void.

• 又(right hand (pictograph))

Two hands placed side by side symbolize pairing or forming a couple.

• 曰(mouth open; speak)
• 丨丨(two vertical strokes indicating a curve)

The character 曲 shows a vessel's mouth with two curved walls, evoking the image of a bent and winding elbow.

• 人(person; human; man)
• 余(surplus; remainder (person standing under roof with excess))

A person inside a house with surplus is like "I"—the one remaining after giving away.

• 弓(bow (weapon))
• 玄(deep; dark)

A bowstring stretched across an arc creates a mysterious sound like the deep black of the void.