气垫船

• 气(vapor; gas; steam)ASSOCIATIVE

The character depicts wisps of vapor rising upward, symbolizing invisible atmospheric air.

• 執(grasp; hold)PHONETIC
• 土(earth; soil; ground)RADICAL

A cushion is like a layer of earth firmly grasped underfoot to level and pad the ground.

• 舟(small boat; pictographic)RADICAL
• 几(small table)PHONETIC
• 口(mouth; cavity)ASSOCIATIVE

A boat has an empty cargo hold like a mouth to carry goods and people.