• 亲(tree; timber; intimate companion)
• 斤(axe; hatchet)

Using an axe to chop a freshly picked tree creates something completely new.

• 糹(thread; silk thread)
• 勺(spoon; scoop)

Using a thread to tie things together like scooping water suggests the idea of binding, restraint, and covenant.

• 入(enter; put in)
• 王(king; precious jade)

Placing precious jade into the king's treasure vault symbolizes completeness and wholeness.

• 聿(writing brush; pen)
• 曰(speech; mouth)

A book is spoken words recorded by a pen onto characters.

• 亲(tree; timber; intimate companion)
• 斤(axe; hatchet)

Using an axe to chop a freshly picked tree creates something completely new.

• 糹(thread; silk thread)
• 勺(spoon; scoop)

Using a thread to tie things together like scooping water suggests the idea of binding, restraint, and covenant.

• 入(enter; put in)
• 王(king; precious jade)

Placing precious jade into the king's treasure vault symbolizes completeness and wholeness.

• 聿(writing brush; pen)
• 曰(speech; mouth)

A book is spoken words recorded by a pen onto characters.