半大小子

• 丷(two diagonal strokes; division in half)ASSOCIATIVE
• 牛(cow; cattle)ASSOCIATIVE

Using a knife to split a cow in half equally shows the meaning of 半 (half).

• 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.

• 小(small; tiny)ASSOCIATIVE

Three tiny strokes represent fine grains of sand, conveying the meaning of "small" or "tiny."

• 子(child (pictographic))ASSOCIATIVE

The character 子 depicts a newborn child with a large head and arms outstretched.