六朝四大家

• 亠(lid; cover)ASSOCIATIVE
• 八(eight; divide in two)ASSOCIATIVE

The numeral six like a roof placed over two strokes represents balanced division.

• 龺(rising sun; early morning)PHONETIC
• 月(moon)RADICAL

In the early morning, the moon still hangs in the sky as the sun just rises.

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

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

• 大(person stretching limbs; figure of person with outstretched arms and legs)ASSOCIATIVE

A person standing with arms and legs spread wide symbolizes greatness and magnificence.

• 亻(person; human)RADICAL
• 家(family; household)PHONO-SEMANTIC

A person who specializes in making furniture is called a carpenter (house craftsman).