德国酸菜

• 彳(step; action)RADICAL
• 十(ten; straight)ASSOCIATIVE
• 罒(eye; look straight)ASSOCIATIVE
• 心(heart; inner mind)ASSOCIATIVE

Virtue is when each step forward comes from an upright gaze and a pure heart.

• 囗(surround; enclose)RADICAL
• 玉(precious jade; gem)ASSOCIATIVE

A nation is enclosed land that contains precious treasures within.

• 酉(wine vessel; ferment)RADICAL
• 夋(slow manner; leisurely pace)PHONETIC

Fermenting alcohol produces sourness, which is exactly the character for sour.

• 艹(grass; green plant)RADICAL
• 采(pick; take)PHONO-SEMANTIC

Vegetables are the green plants harvested from the garden and brought home to eat.