• ⺈(blade (upper part); blade edge (top))
• 用(use; employ)

A sharp horn like a knife blade is used for stabbing, resembling the pointed horn of an animal.

• 曰(mouth open; speak)
• 丨丨(two vertical strokes indicating a curve)

The character 曲 shows a vessel's mouth with two curved walls, evoking the image of a bent and winding elbow.

• 尸(body lying down; prone body)
• 乚(hook; curve)

A ruler is imagined as a person lying straight with curved fingers marking the length.

• ⺈(blade (upper part); blade edge (top))
• 用(use; employ)

A sharp horn like a knife blade is used for stabbing, resembling the pointed horn of an animal.

• 曰(mouth open; speak)
• 丨丨(two vertical strokes indicating a curve)

The character 曲 shows a vessel's mouth with two curved walls, evoking the image of a bent and winding elbow.

• 尸(body lying down; prone body)
• 乚(hook; curve)

A ruler is imagined as a person lying straight with curved fingers marking the length.