• 魚(fish (pictographic))

A fish is drawn with its head, body, fins, and a flaming tail below.

• 朿(sharp thorn; prickle)
• 刂(knife (radical))

Using a knife to stab into a sharp thorn—that is the action of piercing.

• 魚(fish (pictographic))

A fish is drawn with its head, body, fins, and a flaming tail below.

• 朿(sharp thorn; prickle)
• 刂(knife (radical))

Using a knife to stab into a sharp thorn—that is the action of piercing.