• 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.

• 聿(writing brush; pen)
• 曰(speech; mouth)

A book is spoken words recorded by a pen onto characters.

• 言(word; speech)
• 己(self; body)

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

• 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.

• 聿(writing brush; pen)
• 曰(speech; mouth)

A book is spoken words recorded by a pen onto characters.

• 言(word; speech)
• 己(self; body)

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