• 罒(net; mesh (variant form))
• 夕(evening; dusk)

Spreading a net at dusk to catch birds is the original meaning of the character.

• 糹(thread; silk thread)
• 勺(spoon; scoop)

Using a thread to tie things together like scooping water suggests the idea of binding, restraint, and covenant.

• 罒(net; mesh (variant form))
• 夕(evening; dusk)

Spreading a net at dusk to catch birds is the original meaning of the character.

• 糹(thread; silk thread)
• 勺(spoon; scoop)

Using a thread to tie things together like scooping water suggests the idea of binding, restraint, and covenant.