中文标准交换码

• 口(mouth; rectangular frame)ASSOCIATIVE
• 丨(vertical line through the middle; axis)ASSOCIATIVE

An arrow hitting the center of a target frame is the bull's-eye—that's CENTER.

• 文(pattern on chest; breast decoration)ASSOCIATIVE

The character depicts body tattoos or patterns on the chest, symbolizing writing and culture.

• 木(wood; timber)RADICAL
• 示(sign; mark)PHONETIC

A wooden sign (标) is made from wood to display directions for everyone.

• 冫(ice; cold)RADICAL
• 隹(short-tailed bird)PHONETIC

Cold ice water helps measure water level accurately, thus meaning standard, permissible.

• 六(six; intersection)ASSOCIATIVE
• 乂(cross; intersect)PHONETIC

Two diagonal lines crossing like human legs stepping represent intersection and exchange.

• 扌(hand)RADICAL
• 奂(bright and splendid; change)PHONETIC

Using hands to exchange back and forth is the act of swapping.

• 石(stone; rock)RADICAL
• 马(horse)PHONETIC

A mark carved in stone serves as a distinguishing sign.