国家

Why does 国家 look like this?

'国' (Guó): Surrounded by an enclosure 囗 (border), it features 玉 (jade/jewel), symbolizing the precious territory or sovereignty protected within walls. '家' (Jiā): A roof 宀 over a pig 豕. In ancient times, having livestock under your roof meant a stable home and family. Together, they represent the 'big family' of a nation!