• 生(life; sprouting)

The character depicts a sprout pushing up through the soil, symbolizing life and growth.

• 氵(water; liquid)
• 舌(blade; tongue)

Living water flowing through a blade creates constant vitality and flexibility.

• 方(direction; perpendicular (pictograph—plow or boat with oar))

A plow or oar shape represents the concept of direction or region.

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

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

• 生(life; sprouting)

The character depicts a sprout pushing up through the soil, symbolizing life and growth.

• 氵(water; liquid)
• 舌(blade; tongue)

Living water flowing through a blade creates constant vitality and flexibility.

• 方(direction; perpendicular (pictograph—plow or boat with oar))

A plow or oar shape represents the concept of direction or region.

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

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