貫 (guàn)
to pierce, to string up; a string of 1000 coins
Etymology
Depicts a string of shells (貝), which were used as currency in ancient China.
Shuowen Jiezi
《說文》：“貫，錢貝之貫。从毌、貝。”
Components
- 毌 (sound, iconic) — Depicts a string through a shell (貝).
- 貝 (iconic)