• 曰(mouth open; speak)
• 丨丨(two vertical strokes indicating a curve)

The character 曲 shows a vessel's mouth with two curved walls, evoking the image of a bent and winding elbow.

• 糸(thread; silk)
• 泉(stream; water)

A thin thread flows like a small stream running long and continuously.

• 扌(hand; arm)
• 以(use; take as basis)

Using your hand to imitate and mimic the actions of others.

• 亼(gather; converge; cover up)
• 口(mouth; box)

A lid sealed tightly over a box's mouth combines into one whole.

• 曰(mouth open; speak)
• 丨丨(two vertical strokes indicating a curve)

The character 曲 shows a vessel's mouth with two curved walls, evoking the image of a bent and winding elbow.

• 糸(thread; silk)
• 泉(stream; water)

A thin thread flows like a small stream running long and continuously.

• 扌(hand; arm)
• 以(use; take as basis)

Using your hand to imitate and mimic the actions of others.

• 亼(gather; converge; cover up)
• 口(mouth; box)

A lid sealed tightly over a box's mouth combines into one whole.