The word "觊觎" is formed by combining two characters, each containing the semantic radical "见" (to see), which ties them to the act of seeing with desire. "觊" uses "岂" as a phonetic component and "见" as a semantic component, conveying hope or desire, while "觎" uses "俞" as a phonetic component and "见" as a semantic component, conveying coveting. Together, they create a compound word where the shared radical and overlapping meanings emphasize covetous visual intent.