• 禾(rice plant)
• 斗(threshing floor; rice threshing area)

To classify rice grain by measuring each type with a measuring vessel.

• 罒(net; mesh (variant form))
• 夕(evening; dusk)

Spreading a net at dusk to catch birds is the original meaning of the character.

• 扌(hand)
• 立(upright; erect)

Using your hand to pull someone up straight is the meaning of the character 拉.

• 夕(evening; crescent moon)
• 夕(evening; evenings)

Two evening periods stacked together symbolize abundance and plenty.

• 禾(rice plant)
• 斗(threshing floor; rice threshing area)

To classify rice grain by measuring each type with a measuring vessel.

• 罒(net; mesh (variant form))
• 夕(evening; dusk)

Spreading a net at dusk to catch birds is the original meaning of the character.

• 扌(hand)
• 立(upright; erect)

Using your hand to pull someone up straight is the meaning of the character 拉.

• 夕(evening; crescent moon)
• 夕(evening; evenings)

Two evening periods stacked together symbolize abundance and plenty.