• 干(trunk; stem (horizontal representation))
• 丷(two diverging strokes; balance)

An upright tree trunk with two branches spreading equally on both sides symbolizes flatness and fairness.

• 木(wood; tree)
• 反(flip over; reverse; return)

A wooden board is made by splitting the tree trunk upside down.

• 曰(speak; bright cloud)
• 乚(lightning bolt; hook stroke (downward))

A flash of lightning bursts bright through the clouds—that is electricity itself!

• 干(trunk; stem (horizontal representation))
• 丷(two diverging strokes; balance)

An upright tree trunk with two branches spreading equally on both sides symbolizes flatness and fairness.

• 木(wood; tree)
• 反(flip over; reverse; return)

A wooden board is made by splitting the tree trunk upside down.

• 曰(speak; bright cloud)
• 乚(lightning bolt; hook stroke (downward))

A flash of lightning bursts bright through the clouds—that is electricity itself!