八宝山革命公墓

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

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

• 宀(roof)RADICAL
• 玉(precious jade; gem)ASSOCIATIVE

A treasure is a precious jewel carefully kept hidden in the house.

• 山(mountain)ASSOCIATIVE

Three mountain peaks jutting upward resemble a majestic mountain range before your eyes.

• 令(command; order)PHONETIC
• 口(mouth; speech)RADICAL

A command issued from the mouth of a superior person directs those below.

• 八(eight; split in two)RADICAL
• 厶(private; personal)ASSOCIATIVE

Public means sharing your private things with everyone to become shared property.

• 土(earth; soil; land)RADICAL
• 莫(sunset; dusk; darkness)PHONO-SEMANTIC

A tomb is where the body is buried deep in the earth when the curtain of night falls.