• 水(water (pictographic))

Water mimics the flow of running water with ripples on both sides.

• 干(trunk; stem (horizontal representation))
• 丷(two diverging strokes; balance)

An upright tree trunk with two branches spreading equally on both sides symbolizes flatness and fairness.

• 尸(body lying down; prone body)
• 乚(hook; curve)

A ruler is imagined as a person lying straight with curved fingers marking the length.

• 水(water (pictographic))

Water mimics the flow of running water with ripples on both sides.

• 干(trunk; stem (horizontal representation))
• 丷(two diverging strokes; balance)

An upright tree trunk with two branches spreading equally on both sides symbolizes flatness and fairness.

• 尸(body lying down; prone body)
• 乚(hook; curve)

A ruler is imagined as a person lying straight with curved fingers marking the length.