• 曰(mouth open; speak)
• 丨丨(two vertical strokes indicating a curve)

The character 曲 shows a vessel's mouth with two curved walls, evoking the image of a bent and winding elbow.

• 水(water (pictographic))

Water mimics the flow of running water with ripples on both sides.

• 且(pile up; temporary)
• 厶(private; personal)

A district is a small administrative unit stacked beneath the province, like layers piled on top of each other.

• 曰(mouth open; speak)
• 丨丨(two vertical strokes indicating a curve)

The character 曲 shows a vessel's mouth with two curved walls, evoking the image of a bent and winding elbow.

• 水(water (pictographic))

Water mimics the flow of running water with ripples on both sides.

• 且(pile up; temporary)
• 厶(private; personal)

A district is a small administrative unit stacked beneath the province, like layers piled on top of each other.