• 又(right hand)
• 寸(small unit of measurement; inch)

Measuring carefully face-to-face with your hands inch by inch.

• 朿(sharp thorn; prickle)
• 刂(knife (radical))

Using a knife to stab into a sharp thorn—that is the action of piercing.

• 又(right hand)
• 寸(small unit of measurement; inch)

Measuring carefully face-to-face with your hands inch by inch.

• 朿(sharp thorn; prickle)
• 刂(knife (radical))

Using a knife to stab into a sharp thorn—that is the action of piercing.