• 土(earth; soil; ground)

A vertical line driven into the ground represents earth and soil.

• 方(direction; perpendicular (pictograph—plow or boat with oar))

A plow or oar shape represents the concept of direction or region.

• 子(child (pictographic))

The character 子 depicts a newborn child with a large head and arms outstretched.

• 土(earth; soil; ground)

A vertical line driven into the ground represents earth and soil.

• 方(direction; perpendicular (pictograph—plow or boat with oar))

A plow or oar shape represents the concept of direction or region.

• 子(child (pictographic))

The character 子 depicts a newborn child with a large head and arms outstretched.