三件套式西装

• 一(one; horizontal stroke)ASSOCIATIVE
• 二(two (pictograph – two horizontal strokes))ASSOCIATIVE

Three horizontal strokes stacked on top of each other symbolize the number three.

• 亻(person; human; man)RADICAL
• 牛(ox; buffalo)PHONO-SEMANTIC

Every cow that a person counts is called one item of goods.

• 大(large; person with arms spread)RADICAL
• 镸(long; length)ASSOCIATIVE

A large and long set of clothes layered on top of each other forms a suit.

• 弋(wooden stake; bow (for arrows))RADICAL
• 工(work; boatman)ASSOCIATIVE

Using wooden stakes and tools together creates a standard template or ritual form.

• 西(west; setting sun with bird on nest)ASSOCIATIVE

A bird returning to its nest as the sun sets in the west depicts the character for west.

• 衣(clothing; garments)RADICAL
• 壮(strong; large)PHONETIC

Clothing is an outer layer of garment that helps a person appear stronger and more dignified.