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

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

• 干(trunk; stem (horizontal representation))ASSOCIATIVE
• 丷(two diverging strokes; balance)ASSOCIATIVE

An upright tree trunk with two branches spreading equally on both sides symbolizes flatness and fairness.

• 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.

• 且(pile up; temporary)ASSOCIATIVE
• 厶(private; personal)PHONETIC

A district is a small administrative unit stacked beneath the province, like layers piled on top of each other.