• 木(tree; plant (pictographic))
• 一(tip of tree; treetop)

A small horizontal stroke on top of a tree points to an immature peak, meaning "not yet."

• 木(tree; plant; stick)
• 从(follow; accompany)

Wheat (a plant with a person beneath it) is something people bring, so this character means 'to come' or 'to arrive'.

• 弋(wooden stake; bow (for arrows))
• 工(work; boatman)

Using wooden stakes and tools together creates a standard template or ritual form.

• 木(tree; plant (pictographic))
• 一(tip of tree; treetop)

A small horizontal stroke on top of a tree points to an immature peak, meaning "not yet."

• 木(tree; plant; stick)
• 从(follow; accompany)

Wheat (a plant with a person beneath it) is something people bring, so this character means 'to come' or 'to arrive'.

• 弋(wooden stake; bow (for arrows))
• 工(work; boatman)

Using wooden stakes and tools together creates a standard template or ritual form.