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• 西(west; setting sun with bird on nest)ASSOCIATIVE

A bird returning to its nest as the sun sets in the west depicts the character for west.

• 十(ten; centripetal)ASSOCIATIVE
• 冂(remote area; surround)ASSOCIATIVE
• 丷干(branch; trunk)ASSOCIATIVE

The south is a warm sunny place where trees flourish densely beneath an open sky.

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

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

• 辶(step; move)RADICAL
• 甬(passage; channel; path)PHONO-SEMANTIC

Following a clear pathway or passageway is the meaning of the character.

• 大(person stretching limbs; figure of person with outstretched arms and legs)ASSOCIATIVE

A person standing with arms and legs spread wide symbolizes greatness and magnificence.

• ⺍(two hands (indicating learning))ASSOCIATIVE
• 冖(roof; house)ASSOCIATIVE
• 子(child)RADICAL

A child sitting under a roof with two hands diligently studying represents learning.