root / stem / origin / source / this / the current / original / inherent / originally / classifier for books, periodicals, files etc
本
=
一
+
木
:
Beelzebub (b) finds a Christmas tree (木) in the encampment ((e)n3) and feels like eating its roots (本). He uses a flute (一) to chop the roots right off.
钱
=
戋
+
钅
:
The Queen of Hearts has become paranoid recently and thinks all the world wants her money. She hid all her money inside of a floating tank in the anthill's kitchen and guards it with a golden harpoon.
coin / money / CL:筆|笔[bi3] / unit of weight, one tenth of a tael 兩|两[liang3]
钱
=
戋
+
钅
:
The Queen of Hearts has become paranoid recently and thinks all the world wants her money. She hid all her money inside of a floating tank in the anthill's kitchen and guards it with a golden harpoon.
