纽约证券交易所

• 糹(thread; silk thread)RADICAL
• 勺(spoon; scoop)PHONO-SEMANTIC

Using a thread to tie things together like scooping water suggests the idea of binding, restraint, and covenant.

• 言(word; speech)RADICAL
• 登(climb; ascend)PHONETIC

Speaking up and standing before people with words confirms the truth.

• 龹(coil; bend)ASSOCIATIVE
• 刀(knife; blade)RADICAL

A ticket or voucher is created by using a knife to cut a curved symbol onto material.

• 六(six; intersection)ASSOCIATIVE
• 乂(cross; intersect)PHONETIC

Two diagonal lines crossing like human legs stepping represent intersection and exchange.

• 户(door; house)RADICAL
• 斤(axe)PHONETIC

A place is where a house door stands, using an axe to chop and erect a tree.