• 自(nose (pictographic) → self; body)

Ancient people pointed to their nose when saying "I," so the character for nose also means self.

• 云(cloud)
• 力(strength; power)

Powerful strength like rolling clouds surge creates motion.

• 扌(hand)
• 奂(bright and splendid; change)

Using hands to exchange back and forth is the act of swapping.

• 刀(knife (pictographic))

The character knife resembles the curved shape of a blade with a handle.

• 衣(clothing; garments)
• 壮(strong; large)

Clothing is an outer layer of garment that helps a person appear stronger and more dignified.

• 罒(net; mesh (variant form))
• 直(straight; upright)

Put an object in the right place, using a net to hold it straight and properly positioned where needed.

• 自(nose (pictographic) → self; body)

Ancient people pointed to their nose when saying "I," so the character for nose also means self.

• 云(cloud)
• 力(strength; power)

Powerful strength like rolling clouds surge creates motion.

• 扌(hand)
• 奂(bright and splendid; change)

Using hands to exchange back and forth is the act of swapping.

• 刀(knife (pictographic))

The character knife resembles the curved shape of a blade with a handle.

• 衣(clothing; garments)
• 壮(strong; large)

Clothing is an outer layer of garment that helps a person appear stronger and more dignified.

• 罒(net; mesh (variant form))
• 直(straight; upright)

Put an object in the right place, using a net to hold it straight and properly positioned where needed.