• 戈(weapon; spear)
• 廾(two hands lift up; raise with both hands)

Two hands holding weapons always ready—that is vigilance and warning.

• 米(grain; thread (symbolizing something cut))
• 斤(axe; chopping tool)

Using an axe to chop and sever threads — the image of breaking or cutting off.

• 戈(weapon; spear)
• 廾(two hands lift up; raise with both hands)

Two hands holding weapons always ready—that is vigilance and warning.

• 米(grain; thread (symbolizing something cut))
• 斤(axe; chopping tool)

Using an axe to chop and sever threads — the image of breaking or cutting off.