广西壮族自治区

• 广(roof; shelter against cliff)ASSOCIATIVE

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

• 西(west; setting sun with bird on nest)ASSOCIATIVE

A bird returning to its nest as the sun sets in the west depicts the character for west.

• 丬(wooden plank; variant of 爿)PHONETIC
• 士(learned person; soldier)RADICAL

A strong soldier with the solid build of sturdy wood stands robust and imposing.

• 方(flag; banner (tribal standard))RADICAL
• 矢(arrow tip; arrowhead)ASSOCIATIVE

A tribe gathers under a flag, with hands gripping arrows ready for battle.

• 自(nose (pictographic) → self; body)ASSOCIATIVE

Ancient people pointed to their nose when saying "I," so the character for nose also means self.

• 氵(water; liquid)RADICAL
• 台(platform; foundation)PHONO-SEMANTIC

A solid foundation is used to control the flow of water.

• 匸(box; frame cover)RADICAL
• 乂(trim; manage)ASSOCIATIVE

A frame that encloses and divides space to organize and manage everything within it.