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dāng
work as
小 + 彐
small + broom
Character Notes

Bert (from Mary Poppins), works as a street sweeper, a small (upside down), menial job.

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language
讠 + 五wǔ + 口
microphone + five + mouth
Character Notes

using a microphone: tour guide that speaks five languages

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zhī
weave [v.]
纟 + 只zhǐ
thread + only
Character Notes

thread is the only thing you need to finger weave OR little pac man weaving back and forth

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qiào
turn upward
尧yáo + 羽
ceremonial guard + wings
Character Notes

The ceremonial guard’s collar is turned upward like wings.

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deliberately
古gǔ + 攵
ancient + taskmaster
Character Notes

The ancient taskmaster, Socrates, deliberately almost drowned Plato saying, "When your desire for knowledge is like your desire for air, you are ready to learn."

To the taskmaster: “You deliberately used an ancient playlist for the dance, so people would lose interest and go home early.” (Wedding Planner)

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his-hers-its-theirs, *laundry basket
甘 + 一 + 八
basket + “base” + animal legs
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a wicker basket with legs, divided into His, Hers, Theirs, for the laundry of different members of the family

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shòu
confer
扌 + 受shòu
hand + received
Character Notes

As Jesus prepares for his death, he confers authority on his apostles by placing his hands on them, and they received it. (Bible Series)

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8

*meeting
𠆢 + 一
umbrella + one
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meet as one under the umbrella

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Series

biāo
mark [n.]
木 + 示
tree/wood + altar
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the marks on the trees lead to the altar in the woods

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shù
number [n.]
娄 + 攵
bride + taskmaster
Character Notes

The bride does not control the numbers, the taskmaster does.

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Buddha
亻 + 弗fú
persona + dollar sign
Character Notes

Your persona spends $ on a Buddha.

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hollow [n.]
穴 + 呙guō
hole + esophagus
Character Notes

a hollow is a hole, the esophagus is a hole (picture something making a nest in there)

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zhuāng
attire
壮zhuàng + 衣
robust + clothing
Character Notes

A robust teenage mutant ninja turtle puts on formal attire.

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便

biàn
convenient
亻 + 更
persona + even more
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your persona will buy even more if it’s convenient or cheap (便宜piányi)

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chuāng
window
穴 + 囱cōng
hole + GPS
Character Notes

a window is a hole in your house, put GPS by the window for best reception

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zhǐ
finger
扌 + 旨zhǐ
hand + purpose
Character Notes

Each finger on your hand has a purpose.

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duàn
sever
3 + 斤
rice sack + axe
Character Notes

Some people would consider a rice sack cheating for a hunter-gatherer, but if you come across an abandoned rice sack, sever it with your axe for a lucky meal o’ carbs. (Hunter-Gatherer)

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fān
a try [n.], *fertilizer
釆 + 田
droppings + field
Character Notes

Droppings in the field are great fertilizer for tomatoes. Give it a try!

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亿

one hundred million
亻 + 乙yǐ
persona + fishing
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over-harvesting the oceans OR your persona wins the lottery and goes fishing

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