小道新闻

• 小(small; tiny)ASSOCIATIVE

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

• 辶(step; move)RADICAL
• 首(head; lead)PHONO-SEMANTIC

The head leads the way for feet to follow down a path.

• 亲(tree; timber; intimate companion)ASSOCIATIVE
• 斤(axe; hatchet)RADICAL

Using an axe to chop a freshly picked tree creates something completely new.

• 門(door; opening)RADICAL
• 耳(ear)ASSOCIATIVE

Pressing your ear to the door lets you eavesdrop on news from inside.