三角测量法

• 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.

• ⺈(blade (upper part); blade edge (top))ASSOCIATIVE
• 用(use; employ)ASSOCIATIVE

A sharp horn like a knife blade is used for stabbing, resembling the pointed horn of an animal.

• 氵(water; liquid)RADICAL
• 则(rule; standard)PHONO-SEMANTIC

Measuring water flow requires standard rules and methods.

• 旦(dawn; daybreak)PHONETIC
• 里(village; mile (unit of measurement))RADICAL

Measure each mile of the road right from dawn's first light.

• 氵(water; liquid)RADICAL
• 去(go; leave)PHONO-SEMANTIC

Law is like flowing water that sweeps away injustice.