东方明珠塔

• 東(east; rising sun behind tree)ASSOCIATIVE

The sun rising behind a tree trunk points to the East.

• 方(direction; perpendicular (pictograph—plow or boat with oar))ASSOCIATIVE

A plow or oar shape represents the concept of direction or region.

• 土(earth; soil; land)RADICAL
• 荅(small grass; herb (for sound))PHONETIC

A tower is built from earth and stone, with a sound close to the character for answer.