药

How it is built

约 yuē gives an old 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
   勹wrapMeaning+丶dotMark=勺ladle; spoon
2. 2
   纟silkMeaning+勺sháoladle; spoonSound=约about; appointment
3. 3
   艹grassMeaning+约yuēabout; appointmentSound=药medicine