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• 木(tree; wood)RADICAL
• 一(mark; position indicator)ASSOCIATIVE

A horizontal line at the base of a tree marks the root—that is the foundation, the essential base.

• 亻(person; people)RADICAL
• 立(stand upright; stand straight)PHONO-SEMANTIC

A person's position is determined by where they stand.

• 口(mouth; opening)RADICAL
• 丂(labored breathing; breathlessness)PHONETIC

A mouth releasing strong breath to call out a name or command.