• 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.

• ⺮(bamboo)
• 寺(temple; pagoda)

Bamboo stalks stacked evenly in front of a temple suggest equality and waiting in order.

• 于(at; in (pictographic — curved stroke representing breath escaping))

Breath curves and escapes from a person, meaning 'at' or 'in' a place.

• 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.

• ⺮(bamboo)
• 寺(temple; pagoda)

Bamboo stalks stacked evenly in front of a temple suggest equality and waiting in order.

• 于(at; in (pictographic — curved stroke representing breath escaping))

Breath curves and escapes from a person, meaning 'at' or 'in' a place.