• 言(speech; words)
• 平(flat; fair; equal)

Using words to judge something fairly is what commentary means.

• 糹(silk thread; strand of silk)
• 及(reach; catch up with)

Ranks stack like threads connecting one after another, each step reaching a higher level.

• 言(speech; words)
• 平(flat; fair; equal)

Using words to judge something fairly is what commentary means.

• 糹(silk thread; strand of silk)
• 及(reach; catch up with)

Ranks stack like threads connecting one after another, each step reaching a higher level.