• 厂(steep rock wall; cliff)
• 又(right hand)

A hand with palm facing up against a cliff suggests the meaning 'reverse' or 'oppose'.

• 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.

• 弓(bow; arc (shape))

The character bow depicts a curved weapon with a taut string, symbolizing the archer's tool.

• 厂(steep rock wall; cliff)
• 又(right hand)

A hand with palm facing up against a cliff suggests the meaning 'reverse' or 'oppose'.

• 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.

• 弓(bow; arc (shape))

The character bow depicts a curved weapon with a taut string, symbolizing the archer's tool.