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two; 2
Two lines are stroked horizontally to signify number two. |
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five; 5
The two horizontal lines (二) signifying heaven and earth is inter-connected (symbol) to represent the universe. It was believed that the universe contained five basic elements. |
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I; my
Signifies an act of wishing (口) for well-being of myself (I) to the god of nature who governs the five (五) basic elements of nature |
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language, speech
the words (讠) which I (吾) use in my own language |
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