• 大(person stretching limbs; figure of person with outstretched arms and legs)

A person standing with arms and legs spread wide symbolizes greatness and magnificence.

• 而(beard; whiskers (pictographic))

A drooping beard drawn downward became the connective word meaning "and, but, moreover" in sentences.

• 一(one; initial)
• 尢(disabled person; insufficient)

From the beginning there was a shortage, so 無 means 'nothing at all'.

• 口(mouth; sound)
• 當(equivalent; opportune)

The sound of a bell ringing from an opening makes a "clanging" noise that rings out at just the right moment.

• 大(person stretching limbs; figure of person with outstretched arms and legs)

A person standing with arms and legs spread wide symbolizes greatness and magnificence.

• 而(beard; whiskers (pictographic))

A drooping beard drawn downward became the connective word meaning "and, but, moreover" in sentences.

• 一(one; initial)
• 尢(disabled person; insufficient)

From the beginning there was a shortage, so 無 means 'nothing at all'.

• 口(mouth; sound)
• 當(equivalent; opportune)

The sound of a bell ringing from an opening makes a "clanging" noise that rings out at just the right moment.