• 扌(hand)
• 立(upright; erect)

Using your hand to pull someone up straight is the meaning of the character 拉.

• 亼(gather; converge; cover up)
• 口(mouth; box)

A lid sealed tightly over a box's mouth combines into one whole.

• 大(person stretching limbs; figure of person with outstretched arms and legs)

A person standing with arms and legs spread wide symbolizes greatness and magnificence.

• 八(eight; split in two)
• 厶(private; personal)

Public means sharing your private things with everyone to become shared property.

• 囗(surround; enclose)
• 玉(precious jade; gem)

A nation is enclosed land that contains precious treasures within.

• 扌(hand)
• 立(upright; erect)

Using your hand to pull someone up straight is the meaning of the character 拉.

• 亼(gather; converge; cover up)
• 口(mouth; box)

A lid sealed tightly over a box's mouth combines into one whole.

• 大(person stretching limbs; figure of person with outstretched arms and legs)

A person standing with arms and legs spread wide symbolizes greatness and magnificence.

• 八(eight; split in two)
• 厶(private; personal)

Public means sharing your private things with everyone to become shared property.

• 囗(surround; enclose)
• 玉(precious jade; gem)

A nation is enclosed land that contains precious treasures within.