• 爫(hand (from above))
• 冖(thing given; gift)
• 又(hand (from below))

The upper hand gives an object while the lower hand receives it—that is the meaning of receiving or bearing.

• 阝(mound; hill)
• 夅(descend; go down)

Going down from a high hill peak is the meaning of the character 降.

• 弋(wooden stake; bow (for arrows))
• 工(work; boatman)

Using wooden stakes and tools together creates a standard template or ritual form.

• 爫(hand (from above))
• 冖(thing given; gift)
• 又(hand (from below))

The upper hand gives an object while the lower hand receives it—that is the meaning of receiving or bearing.

• 阝(mound; hill)
• 夅(descend; go down)

Going down from a high hill peak is the meaning of the character 降.

• 弋(wooden stake; bow (for arrows))
• 工(work; boatman)

Using wooden stakes and tools together creates a standard template or ritual form.