生命征象

• 生(life; sprouting)ASSOCIATIVE

The character depicts a sprout pushing up through the soil, symbolizing life and growth.

• 令(command; order)PHONETIC
• 口(mouth; speech)RADICAL

A command issued from the mouth of a superior person directs those below.

• 彳(step; path)RADICAL
• 正(straight; correct)PHONO-SEMANTIC

To go on a military expedition, one takes the straight righteous path to pacify the world.