This character, dealing with time, is composed of
and
( contraction of
),
shows the continuity of the time and unity of its three elements; past,
present and future.
( or
)
is a hand (
) holding a person (
), suggesting contract. Hence :
,
the time element we are always in contact with - the present.
and
( contraction of
),
) holding a person ( 
), suggesting contract. Hence :
,
the time element we are always in contact with - the present.
