• 馬(horse (pictographic))

The character 馬 depicts a horse with a mane, body, and four hooves running swiftly.

• 口(mouth; opening)
• 丁(man; adult male)

A mouth uttering words of approval with a sound like "ding" gives you the character meaning "can" or "able."

• 革(leather strap; leather cord)
• 力(strength; power)

Tightening a leather strap with force conveys the meaning of the character for pulling and reining in.

• 卯(hour of the Cat; crack; gap)
• 田(field; land)

To keep the field of land from the Mão hour onward, hold it forever without leaving.

• 馬(horse (pictographic))

The character 馬 depicts a horse with a mane, body, and four hooves running swiftly.

• 口(mouth; opening)
• 丁(man; adult male)

A mouth uttering words of approval with a sound like "ding" gives you the character meaning "can" or "able."

• 革(leather strap; leather cord)
• 力(strength; power)

Tightening a leather strap with force conveys the meaning of the character for pulling and reining in.

• 卯(hour of the Cat; crack; gap)
• 田(field; land)

To keep the field of land from the Mão hour onward, hold it forever without leaving.