管

How it is built

官 guān gives the sound; 竹 a bamboo tube

Sound One part gives meaning, one gives sound.

Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.

Step by step

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1. 1
   宀roofMeaning+other
   strokes=官official
2. 2
   ⺮bambooMeaning+官guānofficialSound=管tube; manage