• 几(small table; small board)
• 丶(dot; object on table)

A small table with something placed on top represents ordinary, commonplace things.

• ⼅(hook; fishhook)
• 口(mouth; speech)
• 彐(hand holding brush)

Using your hand to hold a brush and write down important spoken words from beginning to end is work.

• 几(small table; small board)
• 丶(dot; object on table)

A small table with something placed on top represents ordinary, commonplace things.

• ⼅(hook; fishhook)
• 口(mouth; speech)
• 彐(hand holding brush)

Using your hand to hold a brush and write down important spoken words from beginning to end is work.