The character 屏幕 (píngmù, meaning "screen") is formed by combining two separate pictophonetic characters, each contributing to the overall meaning. The left character 屏 (píng) originally depicted a folding screen and combines the radical "尸" (often related to the body or enclosure) with "并" (which hints at pronunciation and the idea of standing side-by-side). The right character 幕 (mù) means "curtain" or "covering" and combines the radical "巾" (cloth) with "莫" (which hints at pronunciation and conveys a sense of covering, as in dusk). Together, they create a compound word where both parts visually and semantically reinforce the concept of a broad, flat surface used for shielding or display.