大方广佛华严经

• 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.

• 方(direction; perpendicular (pictograph—plow or boat with oar))ASSOCIATIVE

A plow or oar shape represents the concept of direction or region.

• 广(roof; shelter against cliff)ASSOCIATIVE

A roof leaning against a cliff provides shelter from rain and sun for people inside.

• 亻(person; human)RADICAL
• 弗(not; not at all)PHONETIC

A Buddha is a person who has transcended all worldly constraints.

• 亚(second; inferior)PHONETIC
• 厂(rock cliff; cover)ASSOCIATIVE
• 口(mouth; jaw (two mouths meaning shout))ASSOCIATIVE

Beneath a steep cliff face, a stern shout echoes loudly.

• 糹(silk thread; filament)RADICAL
• 巠(underground water vein running straight)PHONETIC

Silk threads running straight down in rows on a loom frame form the warp threads.