八仙过海，各显其能

• 八(eight (pictographic, two strokes separating))ASSOCIATIVE

Two strokes separated apart like two objects dividing represent the number eight.

• 辶(step; move)RADICAL
• 寸(inch; unit of measurement)PHONETIC

One small step of the foot gets you across and past that place.

• 氵(water; liquid)RADICAL
• 每(each; always)PHONO-SEMANTIC

The sea is a vast expanse of water that stretches boundlessly every day.

• 夂(step; descend)ASSOCIATIVE
• 口(mouth; door)RADICAL

Each person who steps to the door carries their own voice.

• 日(sun; light)RADICAL
• 业(work; enterprise)ASSOCIATIVE

Sunlight shining down on all work makes everything become clear and manifest.

• 甘(sweet; pleased)ASSOCIATIVE
• 一(one; point to)ASSOCIATIVE
• 八(eight; divide)RADICAL

Originally a picture of a rice sieve, it now serves as a pronoun meaning "that" or "it" in classical language.

• ⺼(flesh; body)RADICAL
• 厶(private; personal)ASSOCIATIVE
• 匕匕(two legs (bear image))ASSOCIATIVE

A bear displays extraordinary strength and ability through its powerful body and muscular legs.