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

Two evening periods stacked together symbolize abundance and plenty.

• 水(water (pictographic))

Water mimics the flow of running water with ripples on both sides.

• 八(divide; separate; eight)
• 刀(knife; blade; sword)

Using a knife to chop something in half represents division or separation.

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

Two evening periods stacked together symbolize abundance and plenty.

• 水(water (pictographic))

Water mimics the flow of running water with ripples on both sides.

• 八(divide; separate; eight)
• 刀(knife; blade; sword)

Using a knife to chop something in half represents division or separation.