• 囗(outer ring; circumference)
• 口(circular shape; ring)

Nested spirals symbolize the act of returning.

• 亻(person; human)
• 言(speech; words)

A person who keeps their word true is the one worthy of trust.

• 圭(jade tablet; rectangular jade plaque)
• 寸(inch; palm; hand (measure, control))

A lord receives a jade tablet from the ruler's hand to grant him his fief.

• 囗(outer ring; circumference)
• 口(circular shape; ring)

Nested spirals symbolize the act of returning.

• 亻(person; human)
• 言(speech; words)

A person who keeps their word true is the one worthy of trust.

• 圭(jade tablet; rectangular jade plaque)
• 寸(inch; palm; hand (measure, control))

A lord receives a jade tablet from the ruler's hand to grant him his fief.