“This kanji features a roof (or house) radical on top. Below it are symbols for shell money, a jar filled with sake, and a king (or jade). Together, they represent a house filled with precious things, meaning ‘treasure.’
treasure(寶)
devour(貪)
This kanji consists of two parts: a ‘cover’ (or cap) radical on top, and the ‘shell’ radical below, which represents money used in ancient times. Together, they symbolize covering and hiding wealth to keep it all for oneself—hence meaning ‘to devour’ or ‘to be greedy.’