• 扌(hand)
• 并(combine; unite)

Using hands to piece fragments together makes something whole and complete.

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

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

• 刀(knife (pictographic))

The character knife resembles the curved shape of a blade with a handle.

• 扌(hand)
• 并(combine; unite)

Using hands to piece fragments together makes something whole and complete.

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

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

• 刀(knife (pictographic))

The character knife resembles the curved shape of a blade with a handle.