226) 二

er

two; 2

Two lines are stroked horizontally to signify number two.

226a) 五

wu

five; 5

heaven and earth 二 [symbol] + crossing/inter-connecting [symbol]

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.

226b) 吾

wu

I; my

five 五 [wǔ] + mouth 口¹⁶[kǒu]

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

226c) 语

yu

language

word 讠=言²²[yán] + I 吾 [wú]

Signifies an act of prayer (讠) to a deity in one’s own (吾) language.