衰
=
丑
+
衣
:
Sheldon Shrimp (shu) is feeling very awkward in front of the airplane (ai1). He is on a date with an ox (丑), but the oxen's kilt (衣) is so old and feeble (衰) that it is falling apart.
竭
=
曷
+
立
:
Joan of Arc (ji) is taking part in a game show in the elevator's kitchen (e2). The top prize, a very beautiful vase (立), is standing right next to her. She is just about to spin the quiz wheel (曷) for the last time, but unfortunately she already exhausted (竭) all of her jokers.