Note
Under a cliff, you find an axe.
Breakdown of axe
cliff
厂 component
This one clearly looks like a cliff.
under
丅
If you hold the one line high enough, everything will be under it.
Usages of axe
new
新
You buy a new axe to get rid of your relatives.
斤
axe
near
近
You always walk with an axe, even if your destination is near.
place
所
If the door has an axe in it, you know you're at the right place.
quality
質
When you need two axes to open a shellfish, you know it's of good quality.
troops
兵
You give an axe to every one of your troops, and also some animal legs such that they can run faster.
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