其
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目
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八
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Mnemonic symbol: the shape of 其 looks like a watchtower. The Queen of Hearts (qi) is on lookout on the watchtower (其) in the space station's kitchen (Ø2). The Eye of Providence (目) helps her to look out for intruders. They also spread some eight balls (八) for possible intruders to trip on.
它
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匕
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宀
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it => i.t. => information technology => a computer. Tecumseh just finished his i.t. degree - he passed his final exam using his laptop in front of the ashram. He has no desk, so he uses a big ladle to balance his computer.