• 自(nose (pictographic) → self; body)

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

• 馬(horse)
• 加(add; press on)

To control a horse, you place a saddle and reins on its back for riding.

• 禾(rice plant; grain)
• 且(temporary; add to)

Renting a rice field means temporarily borrowing someone else's land to farm.

• 自(nose (pictographic) → self; body)

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

• 馬(horse)
• 加(add; press on)

To control a horse, you place a saddle and reins on its back for riding.

• 禾(rice plant; grain)
• 且(temporary; add to)

Renting a rice field means temporarily borrowing someone else's land to farm.