The character 兔子 is formed through a combination of pictographic and symbolic elements. The top component, ⺈ (a variant form of 兔), is itself an ancient pictograph of a rabbit, schematically depicting its long ears and body. The single dot (丶) added below this pictograph serves as a distinguishing mark, specifically indicating the animal's characteristic short, fluffy tail. Thus, the complete character is a modified pictogram where the core rabbit shape is augmented with a deliberate stroke to highlight a defining physical feature.