• 立(upright; stand straight)
• 刂(blade; knife edge)
• 又(right hand)

Hand holding a knife standing upright is the image of verticality.

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

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

• 立(upright; stand straight)
• 刂(blade; knife edge)
• 又(right hand)

Hand holding a knife standing upright is the image of verticality.

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

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