• 又(right hand (pictograph))

Two hands placed side by side symbolize pairing or forming a couple.

• ⺮(bamboo)
• 即(immediately; at once)

Burning bamboo segments reveals the joints that connect each section of the bamboo stalk.

• 木(wood; tree)
• 昆(brothers; numerous)

A wooden stick or club has a sound reading derived from the character 昆.

• 又(right hand (pictograph))

Two hands placed side by side symbolize pairing or forming a couple.

• ⺮(bamboo)
• 即(immediately; at once)

Burning bamboo segments reveals the joints that connect each section of the bamboo stalk.

• 木(wood; tree)
• 昆(brothers; numerous)

A wooden stick or club has a sound reading derived from the character 昆.