薪

How it is built

新 xīn gives the 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
   立standShape+木tree; woodShape=亲relative; kiss
2. 2
   亲relative; kissMeaning+斤axeMeaning=新new
3. 3
   艹grassMeaning+新xīnnewSound=薪salary; firewood