大红灯笼高高挂

• 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.

• 糹(thread; silk fiber)RADICAL
• 工(craftsman; work)PHONO-SEMANTIC

A thread dyed by the craftsman becomes bright red.

• 火(fire)RADICAL
• 丁(nail; peg)PHONETIC

A lamp uses fire to shine brightly, and its sound reading is suggested by the component ding.

• 高(tall; high; tower; tall building)ASSOCIATIVE

A tall tower reaching high is drawn with a roof, gate, and stacked foundation layers piled on top of each other.

• 扌(hand)RADICAL
• 圭(jade tablet; ceremonial jade tablet)PHONO-SEMANTIC

A hand holding a jade card hooked up is the motion of hanging or suspending.