结

How it is built

吉 jí gives a similar sound

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
   士scholarShape+口mouthShape=吉lucky
2. 2
   纟silkMeaning+吉jíluckySound=结tie; knot