Radical 攵

9 strokes

old 古 (191a) + tap 攵 (190a) = former 故

(The finale of the conjuror’s act) “This time I’m going to use this very old wand to tap the hat, because it belonged to my former magic teacher.” / The dwarf assistant wondered what the conjuror would say when he pulled a goose from the hat (as the dwarf hadn’t been able to find a rabbit).

ten 十 (4) + mouth 口 (5) = old 古

A big cross has been painted above the mouth of one of the caves, to remind the forgetful old woman who lives there which cave is hers! / [No pronunciation needed]