五讲四美三热爱

• 二(two; two horizontal strokes)RADICAL
• ？(diagonal stroke indicating the number five)ASSOCIATIVE

A number carved between two horizontal lines resembles the ancient finger-counting method.

• 言(word; speech)RADICAL
• 冓(structure; join together)PHONETIC

Speaking words that link ideas together is what it means to explain.

• 囗(frame; surround)RADICAL
• 儿(person; foot)ASSOCIATIVE

Four sides of a square frame surround two legs — the ancient form of the number four.

• 羊(goat; sheep)ASSOCIATIVE
• 大(large; big)ASSOCIATIVE

A fat big goat symbolizes beauty and prosperity.

• 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.

• 执(hold; grasp)PHONETIC
• 灬(fire)RADICAL

Fire rising up from below an object being held creates a burning heat.

• 爫(hand (above))ASSOCIATIVE
• 心(heart)RADICAL
• 夂(slow footstep; leisurely pace)ASSOCIATIVE

Love is a heart opening its hands to embrace, slowing its steps because it cannot bear to leave.