争端

争 = ⺈ + 肀 : Mnemonic symbol: The grim reaper, as 争 is often used in words involving war (...战争). In front of the engine ((e)ng1), the grim reaper (争) marks his next victims in passing. With a crayon (肀) he draws big "X"s on the crane (⺈) and James II of England (zh).

端 = 立 + 耑 : Doggy Dog (du) is carrying (端) a vase (立) in front of the anthill (an1) and wants to put it right on the race track's starting line (耑). It's just in case he has to use the washroom right before the race.

端 = 立 + 耑 : Doggy Dog (du) is carrying (端) a vase (立) in front of the anthill (an1) and wants to put it right on the race track's starting line (耑). It's just in case he has to use the washroom right before the race.

耑 = 山 + 而 : Mnemonic symbol: the starting line of a race track.

Doggy Dog is waiting for the big race to begin in front if the anthill. There's a gate at the starting line which consists of a fork and a comb. When the race starts, the gate will fling open.