领

How it is built

令 lìng gives a similar sound; 页 the head and neck

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
   人personShape+丶dotShape+卩sealMeaning=令order; command
2. 2
   令lìngorder; commandSound+页page; headMeaning=领lead; collar