• 夕(evening; crescent moon)
• 夕(evening; evenings)

Two evening periods stacked together symbolize abundance and plenty.

• 宀(roof)
• 子(child)

A child born under a roof and learning to speak gives rise to written characters.

• ⺮(bamboo)
• 即(immediately; at once)

Burning bamboo segments reveals the joints that connect each section of the bamboo stalk.

• 夕(evening; crescent moon)
• 夕(evening; evenings)

Two evening periods stacked together symbolize abundance and plenty.

• 宀(roof)
• 子(child)

A child born under a roof and learning to speak gives rise to written characters.

• ⺮(bamboo)
• 即(immediately; at once)

Burning bamboo segments reveals the joints that connect each section of the bamboo stalk.