• 牛(cow)
• 寺(temple; pagoda)

A special ox raised at a temple to be offered as a sacrifice.

• 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.

• 言(word; speech)
• 己(self; body)

Use words to record and preserve your own thoughts and affairs.

• 耂(old person; elder)
• 日(sun; day)

An old person who has experienced countless days and months becomes someone with experience.

• 牛(cow)
• 寺(temple; pagoda)

A special ox raised at a temple to be offered as a sacrifice.

• 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.

• 言(word; speech)
• 己(self; body)

Use words to record and preserve your own thoughts and affairs.

• 耂(old person; elder)
• 日(sun; day)

An old person who has experienced countless days and months becomes someone with experience.