• 馬(horse (pictographic))

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

• 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.

• 牛(cow)
• 寺(temple; pagoda)

A special ox raised at a temple to be offered as a sacrifice.

• 馬(horse (pictographic))

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

• 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.

• 牛(cow)
• 寺(temple; pagoda)

A special ox raised at a temple to be offered as a sacrifice.