• 言(speech; words)
• 戠(engrave; imprint)

Using words to mark and distinguish all things is how we gain awareness.

• 文(pattern on chest; breast decoration)

The character depicts body tattoos or patterns on the chest, symbolizing writing and culture.

• 米(grain; thread (symbolizing something cut))
• 斤(axe; chopping tool)

Using an axe to chop and sever threads — the image of breaking or cutting off.

• 宀(roof)
• 子(child)

A child born under a roof and learning to speak gives rise to written characters.

• 言(speech; words)
• 戠(engrave; imprint)

Using words to mark and distinguish all things is how we gain awareness.

• 文(pattern on chest; breast decoration)

The character depicts body tattoos or patterns on the chest, symbolizing writing and culture.

• 米(grain; thread (symbolizing something cut))
• 斤(axe; chopping tool)

Using an axe to chop and sever threads — the image of breaking or cutting off.

• 宀(roof)
• 子(child)

A child born under a roof and learning to speak gives rise to written characters.