Radical 亻

10 strokes

person 亻 (13a) + spit (315a) = multiple 倍

[四倍 (24) sìbèi four-fold]

Harry had to spit to get rid of the vile taste — but as the spit hit the floor it turned into a tiny version of him. he kept spitting until there were multiple versions of him everywhere. / The dwarf had to be called on to take the baby Harry’s away!

stand 立 (177) + mouth 口 (5) = spit

Not only “to spit” but also “to vomit” — a pleasant character all round!

He had to stand on the creature’s mouth to stop it spitting. / [No pronunciation needed]